Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Rogers 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Rogers State University (RSU)

7777 S Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK

About
Rogers State University, located in Claremore, Oklahoma, was founded in 1909, two years after Oklahoma became a state, and was known as Eastern University Preparatory School. By 1917 the school had closed due to changing educational needs in the area, and was reopened in 1919 as the Oklahoma Military Academy. OMA operated until 1971, when the growing needs of the community had the school changed to Claremore Junior College. As the school grew, it once again changed its name to better represent its service area and mission, become Rogers State College in 1982. In 1996 Rogers State College merged with the University Center in Tulsa, forming Rogers University, though the campuses separated two years later, resulting in Rogers University becoming part of the Oklahoma University System and being renamed Rogers State University, obtaining bachelor degree granting status in 2000.

Academics
Rogers State University offers a large number of majors and minors to allow students to choose a program of study that best suits their academic and career goals. Most programs result in a  bachelor's degree and take four years to complete. Associate degree programs are also available, taking two years to complete. Students enrolled in these programs will receive a quality education through qualified faculty dedicated to providing the best instruction possible. Academic resources are also available to assist in studies, including Stratton Taylor Library, which has status as a federal book repository. Minor degrees are also available, allowing students to augment their education with additional studies in a field of their choosing.

Programs offered include:

• Communications
• Graphic Design
• Criminal Justice
• Sociology
• Business Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid
Rogers State University utilizes an open enrollment policy, allowing students to pursue an education as long as they meet the minimum requirements for admission. Bachelor degree programs will have additional requirements that must be met in order to be considered for admission. Standardized test scores will be used for course placement, though are not necessary for admissions.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will be used to determine a student's needs, eligibility for aid programs, and the amount of awards he or she will receive. Students may be required to provide additional information prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure the accuracy of the FAFSA.

Athletics
Rogers State College Hillcats participates in a number of intercollegiate athletics through the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in the Sooner Athletic Conference. Intercollegiate athletics provide students a healthy atmosphere of competition and a forum from which they may develop useful skills for their personal, academic and professional lives. These include discipline, teamwork and good health. Students also experience the camaraderie associated with team sports, where individuals work with one another to achieve the same goal, experiencing success and failure with one another. Students interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics should contact the athletic department for tryout dates.

Athletic programs:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball (Women Only)

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rogers State University offers a bachelor'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

Salary & Wages

• Tulsa, OK
  • Average Hourly Rate: $73.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $152010

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

• Tulsa, OK
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $105730

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

• Tulsa, OK
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Annual Salary: $41890

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

• Tulsa, OK
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $73820

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