Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Indiana 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 Indiana colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Indiana State University

Also known as Indiana State

8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN

Indiana State University is a public institution that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Terre Haute, IN, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at Indiana State University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Indiana State offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

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 the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1200 - 1520 for the SAT exam and within the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. Indiana State University accepts roughly 90% of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, around 29% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,800 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,100. Students attending Indiana State may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Indiana State is the "Sycamores", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

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

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at www.indstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

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

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• 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

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $161720

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

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $98390

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

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Annual Salary: $24460

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

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $88350

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