Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at University of Baltimore 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 Maryland colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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University of Baltimore (UB)

2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD

UB is a public university that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Baltimore, MD, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at University of Baltimore is nearly six thousand per year.

Areas of study offered at University of Baltimore include:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 16 to 20 for the ACT exam, or 1260 to 1570 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of about 32% of which only 79% decided to enroll. 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 close to $8,300 and nonresidents pay $19,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can visit the University of Baltimore website to get 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. UB has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 910
  • Average Hourly Rate: $87.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $182020

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 22
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $132280

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Annual Salary: $42820

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

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $97730

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