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Public Administration in North Carolina

Public Administration Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Public Administration Grads in North Carolina

There are 126,060 people in the state and 5,275,010 people in the nation working in Public Admin jobs.

Public Administration Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Public Administration Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Public Admin grads earn an average of $128,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $136,126.

Public Administration Wages Nationwide vs. NC

Our data covers 9 colleges in North Carolina offering Public Admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,015 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,242 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,058 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 19%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,866 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,355 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

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Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,413 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,785 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,893 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,953 after earning their degree at this institution. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Public Administration Careers in NC

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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