Public Administration at University of Kentucky
If you plan to study Public Administration, consider the program at University of Kentucky. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 public administration graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.
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Studying Online at University of Kentucky
Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) studied exclusively online and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Administration graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Administration graduates at University of Kentucky are 48% women (15) and 52% men (16).
Public Administration Master’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 29 master’s public administration graduates at University of Kentucky, 52% were women (15) and 48% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 3% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, below the national average of 40%.*
Public Administration Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 2 doctoral public administration degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates
Students who finish Public Administration program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Public Administration graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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