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Public Administration Schools in Colorado

225 students earned Public Admin degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Administration is the 71st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 211
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Bachelor’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Colorado

52,400 people in the state and 3,286,920 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public admin.

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Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a public admin grad in the state is $118,580, compared to a typical salary of $102,850 nationwide.

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

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

17% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,051.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,164 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Adams State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,388. 43% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830.

#7

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,519 a year.

Public Administration Careers in CO

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 26% $78,720
General and Operations Managers 21% $107,140
Managers 16% $127,750
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 13% $108,730
Chief Executives 11% $180,190
Legislators 8% $48,260
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 0% $70,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Social Work 1,103
Human Services 160
Public Policy 26
Other Public Administration 17
Community Organization & Advocacy 5

View all majors related to Public Administration

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