Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Southern Utah 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 Utah colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Southern Utah University

150 E College Ave, Ephraim, UT

SUU is a public institution located in Cedar City, Utah and provides a large number of program options for students. Over eight thousand students enroll at SUU annually.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 19 to 26 on the ACT, or 1350 to 1700 on the SAT. 76% of those students that apply are accepted to Southern Utah University, of which 42 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at suu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,100 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Southern Utah University is the "Thunderbirds", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available 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)

Students may visit the SUU website to get a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern Utah 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

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).