Public Administration Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Public Administration is offered at 429 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Public Administration. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Public Administration Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,993 students earned theirPublic Administration majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree | 88 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,130 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,403 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 344 |
Earnings of Public Administration Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Public Administration of $65,901 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,712 |
| 4 years | $65,901 |
| 5 years | $73,920 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 51.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Administration graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 40.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 22.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 18.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Administration Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 501 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Public Administration. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Public Administration students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Indiana University-Bloomington. During the most recent year for which we have data, 556 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 409 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 237 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Administration. This school awarded 230 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 202 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Administration. This school awarded 172 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Administration. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public Administration. This school awarded 162 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 160 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 158 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 153 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 148 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Public Administration majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 145 undergraduate certificates in Public Administration in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public Administration here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Public Administration Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 13,898 |
| Public Administration, Other | 53 |
| Public Works Management | 24 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies | 18 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Public Administration that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11,674 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6,183 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.