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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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
- 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.