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Public Administration Schools in Maryland

171 students earned Public Admin degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Administration is the 41st most popular major in the state out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 149
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 41.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 28.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Maryland

70,180 people in the state and 3,286,920 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public admin.

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Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a public admin grad in the state is $106,270, compared to a typical salary of $102,850 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Maryland that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,169 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Bowie State University. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
2,760 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,628 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,401.

#5

McDaniel College

Westminster
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 22% of the teachers are full time. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
968 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,320 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Public Administration Careers in MD

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Chief Executives 10% $204,920
Social and Community Service Managers 8% $71,760
General and Operations Managers 7% $119,460
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $100,200
Managers 2% $119,900
Legislators 0% $37,080
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 0% $72,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Social Work 693
Public Policy 167
Human Services 13
Community Organization & Advocacy 6

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