Minnesota · Public Administration

Best Public Administration institutions in Minnesota, 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
324
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,981
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$115,300
BLS OEWS 2024

8 institutions offering Public Administration in Minnesota

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Walden University
Minneapolis Private for-profit
202
2Capella University
Minneapolis Private for-profit
4520%$19,369
3University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public
3385%
4Hamline University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
2960%$20,981
5Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud Public
740%
6Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul Public
644%
7Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato Public
154%
8Winona State University
Winona Public
157%

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 Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
73,900
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$115,300
median $96,130
Best-paying metro
$124,270
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Public Administration programs in Minnesota.

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

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Minnesota is $115,300 (median $96,130), across about 73,900 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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