Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Saint Peter’s College prepares students for careers as a budget analyst, city manager, county clerk, legislative support, lobbyist, non-profit manager, policy analyst, and more. The program focuses on serving as management in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government. Program courses include: roles of public administration, the management of public policy, executive-legislative relations, public budgetary processes and financial management, administrative law, professional ethics, and research methods. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Saint Peter’s College

Also known as Saint Peter's

601 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ

Saint Peters is a nonprofit private school that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Saint Peters is nearly 3,000 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Peter's College offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 17 to 21 on the ACT or 1253 to 1560 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. Saint Peters has an admissions rate of 67 percent of which only 23 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at spc.edu.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is around $8,600 annually. Saint Peter's College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Saint Peter's College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students should take a look at the school's spc.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Peter’s College offers a master's degree program in public administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $76.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $159400

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $78.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $162410

Legislators

Description

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, legislators employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 110

Transportation Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $121630

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).