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Public Administration in Massachusetts

Public Administration Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Public Administration Grads in Massachusetts

146,630 people in the state and 5,275,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Admin.

Public Administration Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Public Administration Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a Public Admin grad in the state is $159,492, compared to a typical salary of $136,126 nationwide.

Public Administration Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Massachusetts offering Public Admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,155 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,267 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#4

Clark University

Worcester

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,538 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,719 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Administration Careers in MA

Some of the careers Public Admin majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Traffic Technicians $64,132
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Construction Managers $83,791
Chief Sustainability Officers $96,628
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $76,615
Chief Executives $138,534
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Admin.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Social Work 58,176
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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