The Public Administration major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Communications, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Communications, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executives SOC: 11-1011 Occupation: Chief Executives | $206,420 | 211,850 | N/A | N/A |
General and Operations Managers SOC: 11-1021 Occupation: General and Operations Managers | $102,950 | 3,584,420 | N/A | N/A |
Legislators SOC: 11-1031 Occupation: Legislators | $44,810 | 26,510 | N/A | N/A |
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC: 11-3071 Occupation: Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,010 | 213,000 | N/A | N/A |
Construction Managers SOC: 11-9021 Occupation: Construction Managers | $106,980 | 348,330 | N/A | N/A |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents SOC: 11-9131 Occupation: Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $92,730 | 13,810 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,010 | 213,000 |
| 2023 | $99,200 | 198,780 |
| 2022 | $98,560 | 169,910 |
| 2021 | $98,230 | 144,640 |
| 2020 | $96,390 | 132,210 |