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Public Admin in Massachusetts

Public Admin Schools in Massachusetts

731 Public Admin students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Public Admin major is the 67th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Admin Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 718
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Bachelor’s Degree 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 43.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.4%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Public Admin Grads in Massachusetts

There are 106,000 people in the state and 3,286,920 people in the nation working in public admin jobs.

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Wages for Public Admin Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a public admin grad in the state is $109,840, compared to a typical salary of $102,850 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
193 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,500. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,126. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

Clark University

Worcester
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,264.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,642.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. 85% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $28,521.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

A typical student attending Westfield will pay a net price of $18,278. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Westfield. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,874. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

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#10

Merrimack College

North Andover
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,195. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

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Public Admin Careers in MA

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
General and Operations Managers 8% $110,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Public Policy 544
Human Services 301
Community Organization & Advocacy 196
Other Public Administration 50

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