Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at University of Wisconsin – Green Bay 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer public administration degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Green Bay

105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI

UW-Green Bay is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Green Bay, WI, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled yearly at UW-Green Bay.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 21 - 25 on the ACT. 85% of applicants are accepted to University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, of which 42% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at uwgb.edu.

The tuition at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $8,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,200. Some students at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UW-Green Bay "Phoenix" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Skiing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wisconsin – Green Bay 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

• Eau Claire, WI
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $123840

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

• Eau Claire, WI
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $94150

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

• Eau Claire, WI
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $78200

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