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Public Administration at Belhaven University

If you are interested in studying Public Administration, consider the program at Belhaven University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Belhaven University is located in Jackson, MS.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 public administration graduations were recorded at Belhaven University.

Studying Online at Belhaven University

Many students take online classes at Belhaven University. Of 4,213 students, 2,224 (53%) studied exclusively online and 313 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Public Administration Rankings at Belhaven University

Rankings can help you compare Belhaven University’s Public Administration program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#2 of 3
Best Value	Mississippi	#3 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#64 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#69 of 75
Best Value	Nationwide	#209 of 252
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#250 of 258

Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from Belhaven University

Graduates of Belhaven University’s Public Administration program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,539
2 years	$38,505
3 years	$38,413
4 years	$50,548
5 years	$53,359

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public Administration graduates from Belhaven University take home a median $50,548, compared with $49,668 for all Belhaven University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Public Administration graduates at Belhaven University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Public Administration graduates at Belhaven University are 75% women (9) and 25% men (3).

Public Administration Master’s Program at Belhaven University

Among the 12 master’s public administration graduates at Belhaven University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Belhaven University, higher than the national average of 40%.*

*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 Belhaven University

This Public Administration program at Belhaven University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Public Administration	12

Best-Paid Careers for Public Administration Graduates

Students who finish Public Administration program at Belhaven University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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.