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Public Administration Schools in Kentucky

123 Public Admin students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public Administration major is the 72nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 112
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a public admin major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public admin majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.4%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Kentucky

There are 40,900 people in the state and 3,286,920 people in the nation working in public admin jobs.

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Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a public admin grad in the state is $89,750, compared to a typical salary of $102,850 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UK will pay a net price of $18,203.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,183. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Graduates earn an average $38,625 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

In their early career, Murray State grads earn an average salary of $33,889. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,290 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,343.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

Public Administration Careers in KY

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $58,670
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 16% $89,550
Managers 9% $89,310
General and Operations Managers 8% $70,330
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -20% $77,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Social Work 1,510
Human Services 380
Community Organization & Advocacy 37
Public Policy 22

View all majors related to Public Administration

View Nationwide Public Administration Report

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