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Careers in public administration may include civil service, public office, policy making, public budget and finance, and other government management positions. Those wishing to pursue careers in public administration usually obtain a bachelor's degree in public administration or policy, and may even go on to work toward a master's degree or Ph.D. In 2004, the median yearly salary for those with a bachelor's degree in public administration was $53,581, and the median annual salary for those with a master's degree was $67,361.
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What can I do with a degree in public administration?
Submitted on: April 9, 2012

Those with a degree in Public Administration can work in public service at the management level.

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Disaster Management, what kind of jobs?
Submitted on: March 13, 2012

A job in disaster management deals with natural and man made disasters on a very big level. It could be controlling massive forest fires, situations caused by earth quakes or terrorist attacks on innocent people. There are many more situations that this job position deals with.

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What requirements are needed to work Public Administration?
Submitted on: February 20, 2012

In general, to work in Public Administration, a bachelor's degree is required.

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