Ohio's Public Administration pathway develops expertise in organizational management, administrative processes, and leadership within government and nonprofit sectors. Public administrators manage resources, oversee programs, and ensure efficient government operations.
Students study organizational management, budgeting and finance, human resources administration, policy analysis, and leadership. They learn administrative practices in government and nonprofit contexts through coursework and internship experiences.
Graduates work as administrative managers in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or quasi-public institutions. Career progression leads to supervisory and executive roles managing government departments or nonprofit programs. Many pursue Master's degrees in Public Administration (MPA) for advanced career opportunities.
Public Administration at a Glance
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Courses
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Credentials
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Ohio's public administration standards are developed with government administrators and nonprofit leaders. Curriculum emphasizes management skills, administrative processes, fiscal responsibility, and public service ethics.
Competency assessments include organizational management capability, administrative procedure knowledge, budget analysis, and leadership skills. Pathways support progression to public administration degrees and management-level positions.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
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| Public Administration Foundations |
| Administrative Practices |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist
- ✓IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Administrative Coordinator
Entry LevelSalary range: $42,310 - $56,350
Adjusted for cost of living: $46,084
Operations Manager
Entry LevelSalary range: $61,220 - $147,340
Adjusted for cost of living: $66,681
Program Director
ExperiencedSalary range: $61,220 - $147,340
Adjusted for cost of living: $103,464
Agency Director
ExperiencedSalary range: $61,220 - $147,340
Adjusted for cost of living: $103,464
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern with city and county government offices, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations managing administrative operations.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in Business and administrative professional organizations, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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