Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Shenandoah 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 Virginia colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Shenandoah University (SU)

8550 Magellan Pkwy Ste 700, Richmond, VA

SU, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Winchester, VA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled annually at SU.

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

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

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions officials. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to SU. A score between 900 to 1140 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is common among admitted students. SU admits roughly 80 percent of applicants. Of those students accepted, around 34 percent registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for SU is the "Hornets", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.su.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SU has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Students by Academic Level (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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 770
  • Average Hourly Rate: $97.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $203560

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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $122940

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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Annual Salary: $27610

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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $99290

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