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Public Administration in District of Columbia

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Public Administration Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 292 students earned their Public Admin degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, Public Administration is the 26th most popular major in the state out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 283
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.3%
  • Other Races: 25.3%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 49,060 people employed in jobs related to a public admin degree, compared to 3,286,920 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Administration Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, public admin grads earn an average of $147,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,850.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

American University

Washington
175 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The American University. In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 60% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,628 after earning their degree at this institution.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Graduates earn an average $32,237 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

#5

Georgetown University

Washington
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $32,108.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
745 Total Students

17% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $30,628 after graduation. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Public Administration Careers in DC

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 15% $90,190
General and Operations Managers 7% $140,990
Managers 3% $141,320
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2% $143,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Public Policy 320
Social Work 243
Human Services 19

View all majors related to Public Administration

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