Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts
Why Public Administration?
Public Administrators work for entities with a mission to serve the public and the common good. If you’ve always hoped to change the world for the better as part of your job, Public Administration is the program for you.
Public administration involves the study of leadership and management in public service, including all aspects of local, state, and national governments, non-profit organizations, and volunteerism.
Field Options:
- Public Health and Human Services
- Law Enforcement
- Parks and Recreation
- Organizational Leadership
- Public Finance
- Foreign Affairs and Policy
- Environmental Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Public Affairs and Communication
- Public Law
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- and many more
One Degree That Opens All These Doors
$77,030
Social and Community Service Manager
$81,800
Urban and Regional Planner
$84,940
Budget Analyst
$76,250
Emergency Management Director
$74,000
Nonprofit Manager
$70,000
Public Health Administrator
$126,230
Human Resources Manager
$125,350
Policy Analyst
$103,840
City Manager
$62,800
Public Relations Specialist
Note: Salary and job outlook data are based on national averages and may vary by location, experience, and industry.
Coker Course Specifics
- Interdisciplinary: featuring courses across government, social science, public policy, and business
- Prepares students for success in a wide range of public sector and nonprofit roles
- Project-based
Interested in Graduate School?
Public administration students prepare for a wide range of graduate school opportunities, including these programs:
- Public Administration
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Justice Studies
- Health Administration
- Educational Administration
- Law Enforcement
- Environmental Studies
- Political Science
- Social work, and more!