Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at University of Michigan – Flint 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 Michigan colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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University of Michigan – Flint (UM-Flint)

4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan - Flint, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Flint, Michigan, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. University of Michigan - Flint has an annual student enrollment of approximately eight thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UM-Flint offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1075 - 1295 on the SAT and in a range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to UM-Flint. This school accepts roughly 70% of applicants. Of those students accepted, around 31% attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at umflint.edu.

Tuition & fees at UM-Flint are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $9,600 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,000. UM-Flint may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the UM-Flint website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Michigan – Flint has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $97.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $203090

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $119560

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Annual Salary: $60720

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 660
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $97360

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