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Public Administration in Massachusetts

Public Administration Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 146,630 people employed in jobs related to a Public Admin degree, compared to 5,275,010 nationwide.

Public Administration Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Public Admin grad in the state is $159,492, compared to a typical salary of $136,126 nationwide.

Public Administration Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Public Admin degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,155 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,267 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#4

Clark University

Worcester

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,538 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,719 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Administration Careers in MA

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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