by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 76 degrees and certificates in Public Administration (Other). Graduates earn a median $60,822 one year after completing, rising to $77,875 after four years.
A major in Public Administration (Other) explores Any Program In Public Administration Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, public administration (other) is a widely-pursued major, with 76 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award public administration (other) degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 28.
By level, the 76 awards include 70 master’s degrees.
Women earned 47% of public administration (other) degrees and certificates in the latest year (36 of 76). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (30) and Hispanic or Latino (26), and international students earned 4.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to public administration (other), at 4.0 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Administration and Management and Law and Government. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Oral Comprehension.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
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How long a public administration (other) degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 70 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to public administration (other), at 61.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 61.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 10.0% |
| Master’s degree | 8.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 4.8% |
| Some college courses | 3.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
7 occupations are related to Public Administration (Other), with an average median salary of $121,179; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Compliance Director, Newspaper Publisher, Branch Office Manager and Protective Signal Operations Supervisor.
The occupation related to public administration (other) with the most projected jobs is Managers, All Other, at 468,025.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | 105,398 | -1.9% |
Public Administration (Other) graduates earn a median $60,822 one year after completing their program, $77,875 after four years and $74,222 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,822 |
| 4 years | $77,875 |
| 5 years | $74,222 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to public administration (other) 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 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
Public Administration (Other) has 3 similar majors in the Public & Social Service field, which together award 13,803 degrees a year; the largest are Public Administration (13,735), Public Works Management (35) and Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies (33). Browse all Public & Social Service majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 13,735 |
| Public Works Management | 35 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies | 33 |
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