Public Administration Schools in California
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in California
In this state, there are 544,450 people employed in jobs related to a Public Admin degree, compared to 5,275,010 nationwide.
Wages for Public Administration Jobs in California
A typical salary for a Public Admin grad in the state is $167,347, compared to a typical salary of $136,126 nationwide.
Most Popular Public Administration Programs in CA
There are 21 colleges in California that offer Public Admin degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 21 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $37,973 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 98% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,533 after earning their degree at this institution. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,105 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 88% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,959 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $39,922 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 48%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $91,336 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $31,243 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $59,470 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 92% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,772 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $36,356 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,392 a year.
Public Administration Careers in CA
Some of the careers Public Admin majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | — | $95,684 |
| Compliance Managers | — | $117,178 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | — | $165,723 |
| Supply Chain Managers | — | $138,103 |
| Traffic Technicians | — | $64,132 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | — | $77,828 |
| Construction Managers | — | $83,791 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | — | $96,628 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | — | $76,615 |
| Chief Executives | — | $138,534 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | — | $122,567 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | — | $99,321 |
Related Majors in California
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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