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
$45,000
Housing Specialist
$57,000
Nonprofit Analyst
$74,000
Safety Manager
$70,000
Emergency Management Director
$99,000
Nonprofit Director
$88,000
Development Director
$100,000
Planning Manager
$48,000
Social and Communities Service Manager
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!