Public Administration Schools in Virginia
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Virginia
In this state, there are 142,180 people employed in jobs related to a Public Admin degree, compared to 5,275,010 nationwide.
Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Virginia
Public Admin grads earn an average of $147,280 in the state and $136,126 nationwide.
Most Popular Public Administration Programs in VA
Our data covers 7 colleges in Virginia offering Public Admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $42,499 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 41%, getting in takes some planning. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.
Public Administration Careers in VA
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 |
Related Majors in Virginia
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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