Georgia · Public Administration

Best institutions to study Public Administration in Georgia

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
16
offering CIP 44.04
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
377
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,691
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$132,660
BLS OEWS May 2025

16 institutions offering Public Administration in Georgia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Georgia
Athens Public
8590%
2Valdosta State University
Valdosta Public
4942%
3Savannah State University
Savannah Public
3728%
4University of West Georgia
Carrollton Public
3543%
5Georgia State University
Atlanta Public
3153%
6Georgia Southern University
Statesboro Public
2255%
7Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public
2052%
8Strayer University - Georgia
Chamblee Private for-profit
1921%$18,224
9Clayton State University
Morrow Public
1740%
10Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville Public
1364%
11Augusta University
Augusta Public
1349%
12Albany State University
Albany Public
1031%
13University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public
1037%
14Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta Private not-for-profit
849%$36,717
15South University - Savannah Online
Savannah Private for-profit
67%$28,691
16South University - Savannah
Savannah Private for-profit
29%$25,764

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 Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
111,060
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$132,660
median $103,730
Best-paying metro
$141,560
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Related careers

General and Operations Managers
$132,660 avg · 111,060 jobs
Construction Managers
$122,830 avg · 10,740 jobs
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
$133,650 avg · 6,700 jobs
Social and Community Service Managers
$83,950 avg · 4,460 jobs
Chief Executives
$275,840 avg · 4,080 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Public Administration programs in Georgia.

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

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Georgia is $132,660 (median $103,730), across about 111,060 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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