by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 175 U.S. colleges awarded 2,443 degrees and certificates in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 77% of graduates. College Factual ranks 58 schools in its 2027 Best Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $63,256 one year after completing, rising to $79,232 after four years.
Studying Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management involves the study of Non-Profit/public/organizational Management. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Manage The Business Affairs Of Non-Profit Corporations, Including Foundations, Educational Institutions, Associations, And Other Such Organizations, And Public Agencies And Governmental Operations. Includes Instruction In Business Management, Principles Of Public Administration, Principles Of Accounting And Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Taxation Of Non-Profit Organizations, And Business Law As Applied To Non-Profit Organizations.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., non-profit/public/organizational management is a widely-pursued major, with 2,443 degrees awarded annually. 175 colleges award non-profit/public/organizational management degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 294.
By level, the 2,443 awards include 6 certificates, 25 associate degrees, 515 bachelor’s degrees, 1,882 master’s degrees and 5 doctorates.
Women earned 64% of non-profit/public/organizational management degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,562 of 2,443). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,310) and Black or African American (358), and international students earned 136.
College Factual ranks 58 schools in its 2027 Best Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Schools ranking, including 6 for associate degrees, 34 for bachelor’s degrees and 44 for master’s degrees. It also ranks non-profit/public/organizational management schools within 25 states. In all, 175 colleges offer non-profit/public/organizational management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common non-profit/public/organizational management credential is the master’s degree: 1,882 of the 2,443 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to non-profit/public/organizational management call most for Critical Thinking, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of English Language, Administration and Management and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Expression.
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How long a non-profit/public/organizational management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 6 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 25 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 515 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,882 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 5 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to non-profit/public/organizational management, at 47.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 47.9% |
| Master’s degree | 25.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.2% |
| Some college courses | 4.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.9% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
18 occupations are related to Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, with an average median salary of $115,739; the strongest outlook belongs to Social and Community Service Managers, at 13.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Program Manager, Public Health Director, Foundation Director and Director of Health Education.
The occupation related to non-profit/public/organizational management with the most projected jobs is Financial Specialists, All Other, at 691,110.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 691,110 | 6.5% |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | 471,150 | -1.2% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | 440,982 | 0.5% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
| Chief Executives | 374,558 | -2.8% |
| Fundraising Managers | 340,731 | -1.0% |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | 337,391 | 10.7% |
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management graduates earn a median $63,256 one year after completing their program, $79,232 after four years and $73,412 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,256 |
| 4 years | $79,232 |
| 5 years | $73,412 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to non-profit/public/organizational management is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management has 15 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 419,309 degrees a year; the largest are Business Administration and Management, General (352,768), Organizational Leadership (16,833) and Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (12,704). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 352,768 |
| Organizational Leadership | 16,833 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12,704 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 11,915 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11,775 |
| Project Management | 6,038 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 2,975 |
| Retail Management | 1,363 |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 805 |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | 506 |
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