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Public Administration in North Carolina

Public Administration Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Public Administration Grads in North Carolina

126,060 people in the state and 5,275,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Admin.

Public Administration Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Public Administration Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a Public Admin grad in the state is $128,450, compared to a typical salary of $136,126 nationwide.

Public Administration Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 9 colleges in North Carolina that offer Public Admin degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,015 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,242 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,058 a year. With an admission rate of 19%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,866 a year. About 40% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,355 after earning their degree at this institution. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,413 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,785 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,893 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,953 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Administration Careers in NC

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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