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Public Administration in New Jersey

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Public Administration Schools in New Jersey

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

In this state, Public Administration is the 50th most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Administration Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 313
Post-Master’s Certificate 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 55
Bachelor’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 30.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
  • White: 28.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Public Administration Grads in New Jersey

There are 74,040 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a public admin grad in the state is $124,130, compared to a typical salary of $102,850 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer public admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,996. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Rutgers Camden grads earn an average salary of $54,962.

#5

Rider University

Lawrenceville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Saint Peter's College. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,470.

#7

Centenary University

Hackettstown
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,634. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,697 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,274. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

Public Administration Careers in NJ

Some of the careers public admin majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $82,240
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 13% $111,750
General and Operations Managers 10% $140,130
Managers 7% $127,510
Chief Executives -6% $208,000
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -12% $81,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Social Work 1,893
Public Policy 285
Human Services 104
Other Public Administration 91

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