Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Seton Hall University 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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Seton Hall University

Also known as Salem County College

460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ

Seton Hall University is a nonprofit private university that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in South Orange, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Approximately 9,800 students are enrolled per year at SHU.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SHU offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to SHU have an SAT score between 1450 - 1770, or an ACT score within the range of 21 - 26. This school admits about 90% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, nearly 18% of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $37,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs about $8,800 annually. Some students at SHU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The SHU Pirates participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Softball (NCAA Division I-AAA)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.shu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Salem County 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $105.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $219360
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $107.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $224220
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $121.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $253340

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $71.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $148470
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $139840
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $145170

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 500
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Annual Salary: $52400
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 140

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $102920
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $106290
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $130480

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