2011 Annual Survey (AY 2009-10 Data)

NASPAA's Program Glimpse information is based on information collected through NASPAA’s annual enrollment and degrees awarded survey. The survey is usually carried out in spring. Data collected reflect only that of survey-participating programs.

The following information is based on program responses to NASPAA’s Fall 2010 Enrollment and Academic Year 2009-2010 Degrees Awarded Survey, administered by NASPAA in Spring 2011. The data reflect only survey-participating programs. Of the 272 NASPAA membership programs as of spring 2011, 176 responded to the survey and 167 submitted valid data, giving the survey a response rate of 61 percent.

Undergraduate Courses Offered Fall 2010

Course Subject Institution Offering
the Courses
Percent of
Respondents
Courses in Public Administration 124 74.7
Courses in NonProfit Mngmt. 76 45.8
Courses in Health Mngmt. 52 31.3

Undergraduate Course Offering Highlights

  • About 74 percent of the responding programs offer undergraduate courses in Public Administration or Public Affairs.
  • Nearly 45 percent of the responding programs offer undergraduate courses in Non-profit Management.
  • Nearly 31 percent of the responding programs offer undergraduate courses in health management.