Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

2501 N Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK

The University of Oklahoma (OU) Norman Campus is ranked number one among public universities in the nation for its number of National Merit Scholars, and is in the top five public universities in terms of its number of Rhodes Scholars. And, OU is ranked in the top 10 public universities in the nation by the Princeton review for its overall academic excellence and cost for students.

OU boasts a faculty of international stature, with more than 500 endowed faculty professors and chairs. OU has a popular Faculty-in-Residence program, wherein faculty members and their families live in each of the OU residence halls, fostering faculty-student interaction.

The University of Tulsa has several successful research programs, including its genomics, health sciences, nanosciences, weather, education, and applied social research programs. Several new buildings have been constructed to support and develop these and other academic programs at OU's three campuses, including its Norman Campus. The campus is known for its beautifully manicured grounds, with flowers and landscaping, serene park-like settings, fountains and Prairie Gothic architecture.

History

Thanks to a 40-acre campus donated by Oklahoma residents for the University of Oklahoma, the university was founded in 1890. It opened in 1895 with four faculty members and 100 students enrolled.

Academics

The academic calendar for the University of Oklahoma follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer session or "intersession" that is divided into "blocks."

Colleges and Schools

The University of Oklahoma has different colleges on its three campuses: its Norman Campus, Tulsa Campus and Health Sciences Center.

The Norman Campus colleges are:

• College of Architecture
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences
• Michael F. Price College of Business
• Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy
• Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
• College of Engineering
• Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts
• Graduate College
• Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College
• College of International Studies
• Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
• College of Law
• College of Liberal Studies
• University Outreach College of Continuing Education
• Reserve Officers Training Corps
• University College 

Student Life

There are more than 400 student clubs and organizations on the OU campus, focusing on a wide range of interests. If students do not find a club that matches their interests, they can register to start their own.  There are diverse communities at OU with wide-ranging interests and backgrounds, so students are likely to find a group that engages them. There are also many local chapters of national fraternities and sororities, with an active Greek Life on campus.

The OU Campus Activities Council (CAC) organizes myriad activities on campus throughout the year. Students are encouraged to get involved in a planning committee for one of these events, or simply to participate and enjoy campus life.

The OU's Fred Jones Museum of Art is a top art museum in the nation, housing excellent art collections for students and the public to enjoy. The Sam Noble Museum of Natural History also has excellent exhibits. The OU Bizzell Memorial Library has many important collections, including a book handwritten by Galileo.

Traditions

The OU school colors are crimson and white.

The nickname for the University of Oklahoma's athletics teams is "Sooners." The term "Sooners" is a historical reference to some of the land "Boomers" or settlers who came to the Oklahoma Territory to make a claim for unassigned, free land in the late 1880s. The area of Norman, Oklahoma was one region of the territory available for claims. One rule to rightfully claim a lot of land stipulated that all participants were to initiate their claim on the same date or at the same time. Those who tried to stake a claim too soon were called "Sooners." Over time, the term "Sooner" also came to mean a person who was progressive, energetic, ambitious, and prosperous - a go-getter.

Athletics

The University of Oklahoma "Sooners" athletics teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Wrestling 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

The University of Oklahoma's primary campus is its Norman Campus in Norman, Oklahoma. It has two satellite campuses: Its UO Tulsa Schusterman Center in Tulsa, and its UO Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.

Community Life

The city of Norman is a charming college town with many restaurants, sidewalk cafes, music venues, boutiques for shopping, art and theatre, festivals, bed and breakfast inns, a zoo, hiking and riding trails, and more.

The University of Oklahoma has many reciprocal projects and initiatives with local businesses and agencies.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus has offered the following programs 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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $83.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $173130

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 10
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $102160

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Annual Salary: $49510

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

• Oklahoma City, OK
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $78890

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