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Public Administration Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 509 students earned their Public Admin degrees in MA.

In this state, Public Administration is the 31st most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 508
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.6%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Massachusetts

There are 106,000 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a public admin grad in the state is $109,840, compared to a typical salary of $102,850 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
193 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $13,872. In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $77,816. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

An average student at Anna Maria will pay a net price of $25,399. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,030 after earning their degree at this institution. 22% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Clark University

Worcester
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,233. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,995. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,432 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,714. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,458 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $43,426 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

#10

Merrimack College

North Andover
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. This private school has an average net price of $34,367.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,874 a year. 91% of students get financical aid.

Public Administration Careers in MA

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 12% $65,590
General and Operations Managers 8% $110,760
Managers 7% $120,100
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $100,260
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -20% $79,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Social Work 1,670
Public Policy 425
Community Organization & Advocacy 49
Other Public Administration 40
Human Services 12

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