Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at New Mexico Highlands 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 Mexico colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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New Mexico Highlands University

83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM

New Mexico Highlands University, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Las Vegas, NM, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled per year at NMHU.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $3,600 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $5,900 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,900 annually. Some students at NMHU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The New Mexico Highlands University "Cowboys" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Prospective students may visit the New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New Mexico Highlands University 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

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

• Santa Fe, NM
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $95680

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

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

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