Georgia · Public Administration

Best Public Administration institutions in Georgia, 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
16
offering CIP 44.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
344
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,691
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$127,450
BLS OEWS 2024

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
7390%
2Valdosta State University
Valdosta Public
4042%
3Georgia State University
Atlanta Public
2853%
4Albany State University
Albany Public
2331%
5Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta Private not-for-profit
2349%$36,717
6Savannah State University
Savannah Public
2328%
7Clayton State University
Morrow Public
2040%
8Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville Public
2064%
9University of West Georgia
Carrollton Public
2043%
10Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public
1952%
11Augusta University
Augusta Public
1649%
12Strayer University - Georgia
Chamblee Private for-profit
1421%$18,224
13Georgia Southern University
Statesboro Public
1155%
14University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public
737%
15South University - Savannah Online
Savannah Private for-profit
57%$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
111,240
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$127,450
median $99,800
Best-paying metro
$136,260
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

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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 $127,450 (median $99,800), across about 111,240 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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