Public Administration at Villanova University in Villanova, PA

Public Administration & Social Services Master's CIP 44.0401

Total Graduates

81

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

37%

30 of 81

Female Graduates

63%

51 of 81

Annual Tuition

$63,806

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Public Administration

Certificate 3 grads Master's 81 grads

Program Popularity

#32
of 355 colleges nationally
91%
Produces more graduates than 91% of colleges offering this program
11,958
Total national graduates (Master's)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Public Administration.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 44.0401
Program Family Public Administration & Social Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 81 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 37% male, 63% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

General and operations managers

Primary Occupation
$102,950
Median Annual Salary
3,584,420 employed nationally +4.4% projected growth

Related Occupations

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers +6.1%
$102,010
Chief executives +4.3%
$206,420
Legislators +3.4%
$44,810
Postmasters and mail superintendents -3.5%
$92,730

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$136,550

10-Year Job Growth

+4.5%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 10 careers
Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$109,240+4.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
Chief Executives SOC: 11-1011
$165,136+4.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
$165,136+4.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
Compliance Managers SOC: 11-9199
$109,240+4.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
$82,360+4.4%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$102,413

Peak Salary

$170,688

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Mathematics

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

E
Enterprising
C
Conventional
R
Realistic

leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Building things
  • Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Confident
Persuasive
Organized
Detail-oriented
Practical
Hands-on

💡 Interests

Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management
Building things
Working with hands

Work Values

Active Listening
Monitoring
Writing
Achievement
Independence
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

2

Do you value active listening?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Villanova, PA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $63,806
Out-of-State Tuition $63,806
Average Net Price $37,946

Program Information

CIP Code: 44.0401
CIP Family: 44
IPEDS ID:
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