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Public Administration Schools in Georgia

401 students earned Public Admin degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Administration is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Georgia

Public Admin majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 379
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a public admin major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public admin majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 40.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 43.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Georgia

There are 116,340 people in the state and 3,286,920 people in the nation working in public admin jobs.

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Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Georgia

Public Admin grads earn an average of $108,990 in the state and $102,850 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

A typical student attending UGA will pay a net price of $14,257. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,864 a year. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, KSU Georgia grads earn an average salary of $43,250. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,441 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Georgia. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,628 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,242. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $12,239.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
7,052 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,663. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.80 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,001 a year. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at South University's online programs.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,199 a year. This public school has an average net price of $10,444. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Public Administration Careers in GA

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $56,310
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 15% $99,680
General and Operations Managers 15% $92,450
Legislators 11% $18,220
Managers 9% $109,920
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -22% $79,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public admin.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Social Work 437
Public Policy 28
Human Services 17
Community Organization & Advocacy 2

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