Public Administration. An instructional program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and Federal government; and that describes the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.
| Occupation | Employment Average | Wage | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
Mean | Entry | Experienced | |
| Chief Executives | 14,010 | 15,800 | 619 | Outstanding | $58.82 | $25.94 | $75.26 |
| General and Operations Managers | 50,640 | 55,870 | 1,375 | Outstanding | $34.83 | $16.93 | $43.78 |
| Legislators | 1,240 | 1,460 | 61 | Great | $14.74 | $6.27 | $18.98 |
| Administrative Services Managers | 6,020 | 6,800 | 176 | Outstanding | $23.70 | $11.97 | $29.57 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 3,040 | 3,430 | 89 | Great | $29.74 | $17.00 | $36.11 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | 820 | 810 | 14 | Caution | $22.02 | $16.23 | $24.91 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 2,710 | 3,270 | 107 | Great | $18.14 | $12.43 | $21.00 |
| Managers, All Other | 10,900 | 10,990 | 202 | Outstanding | $30.42 | $15.74 | $37.76 |
| Emergency Management Specialists | 170 | 200 | 8 | Caution | $19.50 | $10.66 | $23.92 |
Central Michigan University
10100 Ambassador Drive, Suite 210
Kansas City, MO. 64153
Phone: (989) 774-4000
Central Missouri State University
235 Grinstead
Warrensburg, MO. 64093-5150
Phone: (660) 543-4111
www.cmsu.edu/
Evangel College
1111 N Glenstone Ave
Springfield, MO. 65802-2191
Phone: (417) 865-2815
Lincoln University
820 Chestnut St
Jefferson City, MO. 65101-3500
Phone: (573) 681-5071
www.lincolnu.edu/
Lindenwood College
209 S Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO. 63301-1695
Phone: (636) 949-4933
Missouri Valley College
PO Box 1000
Marshall, MO. 65340-1000
Phone: (816) 886-6924
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO. 64468-6001
Phone: (660) 562-1363
www.nwmissouri.edu/
Park College
8700 NW River Park Dr
Parkville, MO. 64152-3795
Phone: (816) 741-2000
Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO. 63701-4799
Phone: (573) 651-2469
www.semo.edu/
Southwest Missouri State University
901 S National Ave
Springfield, MO. 65804-0087
Phone: (417) 836-5262
www.smsu.edu/
Truman Education Center
268 Constitution St Ste 14
Fort Leonard Wood, MO. 65473-8934
Phone: (573) 329-2000
University of Missouri
105 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO. 65211-1050
Phone: (573) 882-2121
www.missouri.edu/index.cfm
University of Missouri (Kansas City)
5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO. 64110-2481
Phone: (816) 235-1365
www.umkc.edu/
University of Missouri (St. Louis)
8001 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO. 63121-4499
Phone: (314) 516-5961
www.umsl.edu/
* Data Provided by Missouri Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (MOICC)