Kansas · Public Administration

Best Public Administration institutions in Kansas, 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
5
offering CIP 44.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
116
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,845
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$107,240
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Public Administration in Kansas

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
6569%
2Wichita State University
Wichita Public
4151%
3Washburn University
Topeka Public
553%
4Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
471%
5MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
154%$28,845

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 Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
25,500
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$107,240
median $85,600
Best-paying metro
$101,200
Wichita, KS

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Public Administration programs in Kansas.

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

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Kansas is $107,240 (median $85,600), across about 25,500 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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