Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Sul Ross 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 Texas colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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Sul Ross State University

200 Bowser Circle, Terrell, TX

Sul Ross State University, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Alpine, Texas, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Sul Ross State University has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,200 and out-of-state residents pay $14,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $4,500 per year. Some students at Sul Ross State University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Sul Ross State University "Lobos" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division III)
• Basketball (NAIA Division III)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division III)
• Football (NAIA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.sulross.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sul Ross State 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

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $110.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $229250
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $195320

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 36
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $144950
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $123840

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Annual Salary: $45880
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Annual Salary: $41120

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $102610
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 970
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $95290

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