Public Administration at California State University-Chico
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Administration, consider the program at California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Chico is located in Chico, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 public administration graduations were recorded at California State University-Chico.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Chico
Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Among 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Public Administration Rankings at California State University-Chico
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Chico’s Public Administration program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #16 of 27 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #25 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 252 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 258 |
Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from California State University-Chico
Students who complete California State University-Chico’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 | $41,518 |
| 2 years | $45,715 |
| 4 years | $48,377 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Administration graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $48,377, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Public Administration graduates at California State University-Chico, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Administration graduates at California State University-Chico are 44% women (11) and 56% men (14).
Public Administration Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 8 bachelor’s public administration degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Public Administration bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Public Administration Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Of the 17 master’s public administration graduates at California State University-Chico, 53% were women (9) and 47% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, 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 California State University-Chico
This Public Administration program at California State University-Chico breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Administration Graduates
Those who complete Public Administration program at California State University-Chico work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Public Administration majors, 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
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