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Public Administration in Arkansas

Public Administration Schools in Arkansas

Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Arkansas

47,370 people in the state and 5,275,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Admin.

Public Administration Jobs Nationwide vs. AR

Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a Public Admin grad in the state is $94,058, compared to a typical salary of $136,126 nationwide.

Public Administration Wages Nationwide vs. AR

There are 3 colleges in Arkansas that offer Public Admin degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,510 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,477 a year. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,011 after earning their degree at this institution. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Public Administration Careers in AR

Some of the careers Public Admin majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $156,089
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Supply Chain Managers 13% $138,103
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 12% $76,615
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 11% $75,454
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Traffic Technicians 10% $64,132
Legislators 9% $167,600
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $66,890
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Admin.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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