Online Doctorate in Public Administration
Public administration encompasses criminal justice, national security, policymaking, and other activities related to managing public life. PhD students train to become scholars who effectively tackle complex policy issues, as well as teachers who train the next generation of community leaders.
Where do public administrators work?
Some graduates of public administration degree programs seek careers in public service as elected officials. Others apply their skills to managing nonprofits, health care centers, and community service organizations.
Graduates are also prepared to teach at universities and to conduct professional research in public administration, public policy, and politics. Some popular areas for research specialization include:
- Criminal justice
- Health services
- Homeland security
- International nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
- Law and public policy
- Nonprofit management
- Public safety management
How much can I earn as an administrator?
A degree in public administration can be applied to a wide range of careers, but generally speaking, public administrators earn comfortable salaries. A health care manager at a major hospital, for instance, would take home about $87,000 annually. Business professors earn about $80,000 per year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, city managers reported earning about $95,000/year in July 2008.
Which schools offer public administration PhDs online?
The following links lead to Ph.D. program descriptions.
