Doctor’s Degrees in Public Administration
Education Levels of Public Admin Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 329 people earned their doctor's degree in public admin. This earns it the #62 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public admin at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 11,984 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,383 |
| Graduate Certificate | 969 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 329 |
| Basic Certificate | 108 |
| Associate Degree | 73 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of Public Admin Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in public admin is $101,005. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $90,023 to a high of $111,986.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for public admin students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public admin. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 151 |
| Women | 178 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public admin doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 104 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Public Admin Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 49 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from WCUPA. Of these students, 55% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. West Chester University of Pennsylvania public admin graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $101,005.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UT Arlington. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public admin at The University of Texas at Arlington make a median salary of 101,005.
Jackson State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Jackson State. About 80% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public admin at Jackson State University make a median salary of 101,005.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Valdosta State University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from VSU. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public admin at Valdosta State University make a median salary of 101,005.
California Baptist University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Cal Baptist. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Cal Baptist graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $101,005.
Florida State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Florida State. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Florida State University public admin graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $101,005.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from VCU. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that VCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $101,005.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UMN Twin Cities. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $101,005.
University of Illinois at Springfield is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UIS. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UIS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $101,005.
University of Baltimore comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UB. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $101,005.
The 13th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UGA. University of Georgia public admin graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $101,005.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UT Dallas. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that UT Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $101,005.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from CU Anschutz. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus public admin graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $101,005.
University of Kentucky comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UK. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Kentucky public admin graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $101,005.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Ohio State. Ohio State University - Main Campus public admin graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $101,005.
North Carolina State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from NC State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. North Carolina State University public admin graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $101,005.
American University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from The American University. Data shows that The American University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $101,005.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UNOMAHA. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public admin at University of Nebraska at Omaha make a median salary of 101,005.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to public admin that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 280 |
| Human Services | 97 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 32 |
| Other Public Administration | 28 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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