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Graduate Certificates in Public Administration

904 Yearly Graduations
$58,771 Median Salary
59% Women
There are 122 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in public admin. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 40% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.9% of public admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Public Admin Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 904 students earned their graduate certificate in public admin. This makes it the 24th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public admin at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12,290
Bachelor’s Degree 3,076
Graduate Certificate 904
Doctor’s Degree 377
Basic Certificate 123
Associate Degree 122
Undergraduate Certificate 13

Earnings of Public Admin Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in public admin is $58,771. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $52,585 to a high of $72,981.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in public admin. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 370
Women 534
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The racial-ethnic distribution of public admin graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 36
Black or African American 151
Hispanic or Latino 139
White 458
International Students 35
Other Races/Ethnicities 85
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There are 122 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in public admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

55 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for public admin students seekinga graduate certificate is Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,780 per year. The public admin program at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus awarded 55 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
52 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Villanova University. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. The public admin program at Villanova University awarded 52 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
51 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their graduate certificate in public admin from UCF. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

50 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida International University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public admin. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. The public admin program at Florida International University awarded 50 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

44 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at Arlington. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 graduate certificates were handed out to public admin majors at UT Arlington. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#6

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
43 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wichita State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public admin. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,843 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their graduate certificate in public admin from WSU. Of these students, 58% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
38 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public admin. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their graduate certificate in public admin from Syracuse. About 34% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
27 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 graduate certificates were handed out to public admin majors at Virginia Tech. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
26 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Tennessee State University. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,524 per year. The public admin program at Tennessee State University awarded 26 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#10

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, California
25 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their graduate certificate in public admin from CSULB. Around 84% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#11

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
24 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at Dallas. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The public admin program at The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 24 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

California State University - Northridge

Northridge, California
23 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Northridge is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public admin. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The public admin program at California State University - Northridge awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

23 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public admin. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. The public admin program at The University of Texas at San Antonio awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#14

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
21 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The public admin program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 21 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public admin. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The public admin program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

#15

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
20 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. The public admin program at University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
19 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public admin. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The public admin program at Liberty University awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

#18

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public admin. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. The public admin program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 18 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#19

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
17 Yearly Graduations
35% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of South Dakota. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. The public admin program at University of South Dakota awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#20

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public admin. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 graduate certificates were handed out to public admin majors at University of Virginia. Of these students, 47% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to public admin that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Social Work 733
Public Policy 343
Community Organization & Advocacy 85
Other Public Administration 45
Human Services 42

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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