Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at University of Hawaii – West Oahu 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 Hawaii colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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University of Hawaii – West Oahu

Also known as UH West Oahu

91-1001 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI

University of Hawaii - West Oahu is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Pearl City, HI, which is a predominantly suburban area. About a thousand students enroll at UHWO per year.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Education
• Humanistic Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1190 - 1510 for the SAT exam and in a range of 15 - 22 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to UHWO. UHWO accepts roughly 70% of applicants. Of those admitted, about 36% enrolled. More information from the admissions office of West Oahu can be found by visiting their portal.

The tuition at UHWO varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,700 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at West Oahu today.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UH West Oahu 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

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $78.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $163700

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

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $104900

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

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $91510

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