Arkansas · Public Administration

Best Public Administration institutions in Arkansas, ranked by earnings

The Public Administration program focuses on the principles and practices involved in managing public sector organizations and services. It is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers that contribute to the effective…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 44.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
126
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,423
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
50%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$87,730
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Public Administration in Arkansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Public
7155%
2University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock Public
2342%
3Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia Public
1749%
4University of Arkansas
Fayetteville Public
571%
5University of Central Arkansas
Conway Public
554%
6Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock Private not-for-profit
27%$16,043
7Harding University
Searcy Private not-for-profit
269%$19,423
8Strayer University - Arkansas
Little Rock Private for-profit
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Career outlook

What this program leads to: General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~308,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$102,950
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What General and Operations Managers earn in Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
35,710
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$87,730
median $64,260
Best-paying metro
$103,680
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Related careers

General and Operations Managers
$87,730 avg · 35,710 jobs
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$177,460 avg · 2,270 jobs
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$91,040 avg · 2,020 jobs
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$120,060 avg · 950 jobs
Legislators
$56,190 avg · 460 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Public Administration programs in Arkansas.

How much do General and Operations Managers earn in Arkansas?+

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Arkansas is $87,730 (median $64,260), across about 35,710 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Public Administration program?+

The Public Administration program focuses on the principles and practices involved in managing public sector organizations and services. It is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers that contribute to the effective…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for General and Operations Managers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 308,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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