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Public Administration at American University

If you are interested in studying Public Administration, take a look at what American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American University is located in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 162 public administration degrees were granted at American University.

Online & Distance Learning at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Public Administration Rankings at American University

These rankings give you a sense of how American University’s Public Administration program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 3
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 258
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 32
Best Value	Nationwide	#250 of 252

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 3
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 258
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 32
Best Value	Nationwide	#250 of 252

Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from American University

Graduates of American University’s Public Administration program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$69,734
2 years	$74,953
3 years	$85,544
4 years	$97,983
5 years	$113,922

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Administration graduates from American University earn a median of $97,983, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Public Administration graduates at American University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Public Administration graduates at American University are 64% women (104) and 36% men (58).

Public Administration Master’s Program at American University

Among the 153 master’s public administration graduates at American University, 63% were women (97) and 37% were men (56).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	60
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	14
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	56

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Public Administration Doctoral Program at American University

Among the 9 doctoral public administration degrees awarded at American University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration doctoral degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Public Administration doctoral degree recipients at American University, below the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Public Administration Concentrations at American University

The Public Administration program at American University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Public Administration	162

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates

Students who finish Public Administration program at American University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Public Administration graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Legislators	$167,600
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
General and Operations Managers	$149,694
Chief Executives	$138,534
Supply Chain Managers	$138,103
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.