Public Administration Degree

The public administration program at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College 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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Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College

Also known as Elite Academy of Cosmetology

912 SW C Ave, Lawton, OK

Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College is a faith-based institute located in Moore, OK that has several academic programs for its students. This school also has a Free Will Baptist Church affiliation. This school enrolls around 200 students annually, providing a great atmosphere for learning. More than ten different programs are offered at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College, with a Master's degree being the highest level offered. A list of the more popular programs offered for students are:

• General Studies
• Commerce
• Biblical Studies
• Liberal Arts
• Theological and Ministerial Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College score between 17 - 22 on the ACT.

Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College also provides student services in the form of career counseling for students in need of help and flexible scheduling for those with difficult working schedules.

The cost of this school's tuition is close to $5,400 for graduate students and about $12,000 for undergraduate programs annually. The tuition figures may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their individualized cost of attendance. Living accommodations are available for students, which costs around $2,600 annually. Financial aid may be provided to those that meet the required requirements.

The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission has accredited the education provided by Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for over fifteen consecutive years. To read more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit www.hillsdale.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Elite Academy of Cosmetology offers a master'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

• Lawton, OK
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $116590

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

• Lawton, OK
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $75820

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

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