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Public Administration at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Public Administration at University of Missouri-Kansas City

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Administration, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Kansas City. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Missouri-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 public administration degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Online Class Availability at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Of 14,732 students, 683 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,951 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Public Administration Rankings at University of Missouri-Kansas City

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Public Administration program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #1 of 6
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #2 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #13 of 18
Best Value Nationwide #66 of 252
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #149 of 258

Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Administration at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,553
2 years $49,509
3 years $53,594
4 years $56,529
5 years $66,404

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public Administration graduates from University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $56,529, compared with $75,586 for all University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Administration earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Public Administration graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Public Administration graduates at University of Missouri-Kansas City are 69% women (24) and 31% men (11).

Public Administration Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Of the 27 master’s public administration degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Kansas City, 63% were women (17) and 37% were men (10).

University of Missouri-Kansas City gender breakdown of Public Administration Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Administration majors at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Kansas City, below 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City

The Public Administration program at University of Missouri-Kansas City breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Public Administration 35

Top-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates

Graduates of the Public Administration program at University of Missouri-Kansas City go on to a range of careers. 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

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