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Public Administration Schools in Tennessee

97 students earned Public Admin degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Administration is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 69
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 36.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 70,290 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a public admin grad in the state is $83,010, compared to a typical salary of $102,850 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Tennessee that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,035 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,904.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. In their early career, UT Chattanooga grads earn an average salary of $37,613.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,706. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

#4

Lipscomb University

Nashville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,704. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,102 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,091. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,885 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,368 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

Public Administration Careers in TN

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $61,190
General and Operations Managers 17% $87,980
Managers 13% $74,130
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 12% $77,370
Legislators 7% $20,210
Chief Executives 5% $129,720
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -21% $83,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Social Work 662
Public Policy 66
Human Services 15
Community Organization & Advocacy 13

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