Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Cleveland State 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 Ohio colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Cleveland State University (CIM)

11021 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH

About
Cleveland State University, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a public four year institution established in 1964 when the state took over operation of Fenn College, itself established in 1923. The school grew larger in 1969 when it assumed control then absorbed Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Over the years the school has grown larger, encompassing a large portion of the Cleveland area and enrolling an increasing number of students year after year. Currently the school enrolls over 17,000 students per year, providing them with a variety of programs to study. All programs and facilities are reviewed and updated regularly to meet the needs of modern students. Today the school is among the best in the region, providing a quality education to residents of Ohio as well as international transfer students. The school's central location in a major metropolitan area allows for many cultural and extracurricular activities to take place.

Academics
Cleveland State University offers degrees in a variety of majors, typically taking four years to complete and resulting in a bachelor's degree. Major programs require students to fulfill general education courses, take lower and upper division courses related to their major, as well as elective courses that allow the students to experience classes outside of their major. Additionally, students may take on a minor degree that allows for study in a secondary field, with less overall coursework. Graduate programs are also available, allowing students to continue their education for either a master's or doctoral degree. Graduate programs have separate admissions requirements, requiring a lesser degree, appropriate test scores, and academic proficiency.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Biology
• Criminology
• History
• Social Work

Admissions and FInancial Aid
To be considered for admission at Cleveland State University students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.3, have an ACT score of 16 or an SAT score of 770, and have completed all the high school courses required for graduation. If a student meets these requirements, he or she will have the application for admission reviewed and a decision rendered. Once the final decision is made the student will be notified, and if admitted, provided the information necessary to begin their academic career at CSU.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance are required to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting information from which will be used by the school's financial aid department to put together an aid packet that meets the students financial needs and identifies aid program eligibility. Students must reapply for financial aid prior to each academic year due to the possibility of changing financial circumstances and may be asked to provide additional information randomly to verify the FAFSA's accuracy as per new federal regulations.

Athletics
The Cleveland State University Vikings participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1. Prior to becoming CSU, the school participated in athletics as the Fenn College Foxes. Intercollegiate athletics provide students an opportunity to experience competition in a healthy environment, developing physical skills as well as habits such as good health, teamwork, discipline and leadership, that may be applied to one's personal, professional and academic life. Students interested in experiencing the camaraderie associated with intercollegiate athletics must try out for a team, with additional information such as dates, times, and forms available through the school's athletics department. Individuals participating in intercollegiate athletics must balance their schoolwork with their team sports, making time for both while maintaining a GPA that allows continued participation in athletics.

Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Fencing
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $101.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $211820

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $113740

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Annual Salary: $38320

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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $95410

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