Public Administration

James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

Students at James Madison University can pursue Public Administration at Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's levels. The Bachelor program, with 56 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $71,626 four years after completion, which is 37% above the national median for Public Administration programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Chief Executives, Construction Managers, and Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers. Construction Managers is projected to grow 9% over the next decade. The median salary for Chief Executives is $206,680.

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$71,626
Completers
56

Master

Median Earnings (4yr)
$81,363
Completers
19
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Graduate Certificate

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
0

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Chief Executives $206,680 Not reported 211,230
Construction Managers $104,900 9% 329,190
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $99,200 6% 198,780
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $88,670 Not reported 13,810
Urban and Regional Planners $81,800 3% 42,690
Show 3 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Social and Community Service Managers $77,030 6% 173,650
Traffic Technicians $52,240 Not reported 7,530
Legislators $47,290 Not reported 32,460

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$14,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,604
Graduation Rate
80.3%
Total Enrollment
20,888

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