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Public Administration

Bachelor's degree pathway in Public Administration for career exploration, job matching, certifications, and graduate degree planning.

Career paths
6
Salary range
$34K–$125K
Certifications
3
Master's options
4
Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

A milestone-by-milestone view of how to grow from here.

  1. Current role
    Associate Nonprofit Program Manager
    Entry
  2. Recommended certification
    NIMS Certification
    Professional
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Urban Planning
    Graduate Degree
Overview

Jobs you can pursue

Career ladder

Where the primary path leads

No advancement path mapped yet.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$34K
Average mid
$85K
Top of range
$125K
$34K$125K

Range aggregated across 6 mapped roles.

Certifications

Credentials worth earning

Professional
High
NIMS Certification
Professional
Professional
Medium
Certified Public Manager
Professional
Professional
Medium
Grant Writing Certification
Professional
Master's degrees

Graduate paths to consider

Graduate Degree
High
Master of Urban Planning
Graduate Degree
High
Master of Public Administration
Graduate Degree
High
Master of Public Health
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Public Policy

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