Utah · Public Administration

Best colleges for Public Administration in Utah

Ranked by graduates a year

Brigham Young University, Southern Utah University and University of Utah award the most Public Administration degrees and certificates in Utah: 66, 38 and 37 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Utah colleges offer Public Administration and award 166 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
4
offering CIP 44.04
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
166
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$13,712
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · General and Operations Managers
$118,950
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Public Administration in Utah

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Brigham Young University
Provo Private not-for-profit
—6681%$13,712—
2Southern Utah University
Cedar City Public
—3861%——
3University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public
—3765%——
4Utah Valley University
Orem Public
—2545%——

Colleges awarding the most Public Administration degrees in Utah

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Brigham Young University
Provo Private not-for-profit
66Not reported
2Southern Utah University
Cedar City Public
38Not reported
3University of Utah
Salt Lake City Public
37Not reported
4Utah Valley University
Orem Public
25Not reported

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 Utah

Jobs in Utah
42,580
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$118,950
median $97,850
Best-paying metro
$126,150
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Public Administration programs in Utah.

Which Utah colleges award the most Public Administration degrees?+

Brigham Young University (66 graduates a year), Southern Utah University (38 graduates a year) and University of Utah (37 graduates a year) award the most Public Administration degrees and certificates in Utah, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Utah colleges offer Public Administration.

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

The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Utah is $118,950 (median $97,850), across about 42,580 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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