Doctor’s Degrees in Public Administration
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Education Levels of Public Admin Majors
In 2020-2021, 377 doctor's degrees were awarded to public admin majors. This makes it the 62nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public admin at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 12,290 |
| Graduate Certificate | 904 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 377 |
Earnings of Public Admin Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in public admin is $67,963. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $63,060 and the high is $72,865.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for public admin students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public admin. About 52.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 179 |
| Women | 198 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public admin doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 113 |
| International Students | 56 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 66 |
Most Popular Public Admin Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 49 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for public admin students seekinga doctor's degree is Walden University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 doctor's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at Walden University. About 46% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 doctor's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at WCUPA. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UT Arlington. Of these students, 72% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Capella University. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Jackson State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,270 per year. The public admin program at Jackson State University awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Valdosta State University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. The public admin program at Valdosta State University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Baptist University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,918 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Cal Baptist. Of these students, 50% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at Florida State.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at VCU. Of these students, 44% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UMN Twin Cities.
University of Illinois at Springfield is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,375 per year. The public admin program at University of Illinois at Springfield awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Baltimore comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,094 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UB. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UGA. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UT Dallas. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from CU Anschutz.
University of Kentucky comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The public admin program at University of Kentucky awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at Ohio State.
North Carolina State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at NC State. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from The American University. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to public admin majors at UNOMAHA. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public admin that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 680 |
| Public Policy | 241 |
| Human Services | 82 |
| Other Public Administration | 37 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 23 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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