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Public Administration Schools in Missouri

314 students earned Public Admin degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Administration major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 294
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.6%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 60,800 people employed in jobs related to a public admin degree, compared to 3,286,920 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a public admin grad in the state is $97,820, compared to a typical salary of $102,850 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Missouri that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. A typical student attending Mizzou will pay a net price of $16,559.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,718. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

#3

Park University

Parkville
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,444 a year. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,702. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,346 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

A typical student attending UMSL will pay a net price of $12,232. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,366. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Webster University

Saint Louis
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

In their early career, Webster grads earn an average salary of $38,977. An average student at Webster will pay a net price of $23,248. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeast Missouri State University will pay a net price of $13,568. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Southeast Missouri State University.

#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,039.

Public Administration Careers in MO

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $56,540
Managers 10% $93,580
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,500
Legislators 9% $18,930
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $92,470
Chief Executives -3% $144,070
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -19% $73,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Social Work 533
Public Policy 35
Human Services 10
Community Organization & Advocacy 5
Other Public Administration 1

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