Public Administration at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Public Administration, you may want to check out the program at Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 public administration graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Public Administration Rankings at Western Michigan University
Rankings can help you compare Western Michigan University’s Public Administration program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 36 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #160 of 252 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 258 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 36 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #160 of 252 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 258 |
Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from Western Michigan University
Students who complete Western Michigan University’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 | $56,452 |
| 2 years | $50,231 |
| 3 years | $54,022 |
| 4 years | $60,001 |
| 5 years | $66,794 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public Administration graduates from Western Michigan University report median earnings of $60,001, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Administration graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Administration graduates at Western Michigan University are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).
Public Administration Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 14 master’s public administration graduates at Western Michigan University, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 29% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, 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 Western Michigan University
The Public Administration program at Western Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates
Graduates of the Public Administration program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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