Public Administration at Rutgers University-Newark
If you plan to study Public Administration, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-Newark. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-Newark is in Newark, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 79 public administration degrees were granted at Rutgers University-Newark.
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Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-Newark
Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Public Administration Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark
Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Public Administration program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #157 of 252 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #15 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #157 of 252 |
Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark
Those who finish Rutgers University-Newark’s Public Administration program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,549 |
| 2 years | $52,464 |
| 3 years | $63,842 |
| 4 years | $63,529 |
| 5 years | $72,601 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public Administration graduates from Rutgers University-Newark take home a median $63,529, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Administration graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Administration graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 58% women (46) and 42% men (33).
Public Administration Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark
Of the 73 master’s public administration degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 59% were women (43) and 41% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Public Administration Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-Newark
Of the 6 doctoral public administration degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Public Administration doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, 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 Rutgers University-Newark
This Public Administration program at Rutgers University-Newark offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 79 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates
Graduates of the Public Administration program at Rutgers University-Newark go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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