Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Indiana University – Kokomo 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 University – Kokomo (IU Kokomo)

210 N 7th St, Terre Haute, IN

Indiana University - Kokomo is a public institution located in Kokomo, Indiana and provides a large number of degree programs for students. IU Kokomo has an annual student enrollment of approximately 3,100.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs IU Kokomo offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at IU Kokomo. A score between 1250 to 1570 on the SAT, or 18 to 23 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 67% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Indiana University - Kokomo are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $7,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.iuk.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University – Kokomo has offered the following academic 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

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $73.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $152800

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

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $82420

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

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Annual Salary: $37620

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

• Terre Haute, IN
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $77540

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