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Public Administration Schools in New Jersey

369 Public Admin students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Public Administration is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 313
Post-Master’s Certificate 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 31.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.9%
  • White: 28.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 74,040 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 New Jersey

In this state, public admin grads earn an average of $124,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,850.

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

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,996. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,453 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. 31% of the teachers are full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $43,751. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Rutgers Camden will pay a net price of $16,369. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#5

Rider University

Lawrenceville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. 43% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Rider grads earn an average salary of $47,393.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,470. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,756 a year.

#7

Centenary University

Hackettstown
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,071 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,453 after graduation.

Public Administration Careers in NJ

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $82,240
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 13% $111,750
General and Operations Managers 10% $140,130
Managers 7% $127,510
Chief Executives -6% $208,000
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -12% $81,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Social Work 1,144
Public Policy 135
Other Public Administration 17

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