by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #5 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in public admin from NAU. This makes it the #302 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $37,503. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,063 for all public admin students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Northern Arizona University.
Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from NAU in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public admin from NAU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 4 |
| Public Policy | 3 |
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