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ACCEPTANCE RATE

97.85%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

89%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

21:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,017

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at The Evergreen State College 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 Washington colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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The Evergreen State College (Evergreen)

9930 Evergreen Way, Building Y, Everett, WA

The Evergreen State College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Olympia, WA, which is a predominantly suburban area. The Evergreen State College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately four thousand.

Areas of study offered at Evergreen include:

  • Liberal Arts
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Public Administration
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Environmental Studies
  • Mathematics Teacher Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1440 - 1830 for the SAT exam and in a range of 21 - 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. 96% of applicants are accepted to The Evergreen State College, of which 33 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at evergreen.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $8,200 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $6,600 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

Athletic programs are available at The Evergreen State College through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include but not limited to:

  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
  • Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the Evergreen website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, 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. Evergreen offers a master's degree program in public administration.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male18
Female40

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian2
Asian2
Black6
Hispanic4
White37
Multiple Races4
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown2

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

Students who have completed the Public Administration program at The Evergreen State College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Hourly Rate: $102.60
    • Average Annual Salary: $213410
  • Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 460
    • Average Hourly Rate: $87.52
    • Average Annual Salary: $182040

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

  • Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 20
    • Average Hourly Rate: $64.86
    • Average Annual Salary: $134910
  • Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Hourly Rate: $52.75
    • Average Annual Salary: $109720

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

  • Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 190
    • Average Annual Salary: $69840
  • Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 100
    • Average Annual Salary: $109610

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

  • Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $51.15
    • Average Annual Salary: $106380
  • Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 230
    • Average Hourly Rate: $40.17
    • Average Annual Salary: $83550

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants The Evergreen State College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, The Evergreen State College may offer services to students including:

  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Evergreen is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Cascade Collegiate Conference)
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Volleyball
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