Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Major: Graduates, International Students, Colleges and Careers

Overview

Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management is a specialized field of study that prepares students for leadership and management roles within non-profit organizations, public agencies, and various types of organizations focused on social impact. This program typically combines elements of business administration, public policy, social work, and community development, equipping students with the skills necessary to effectively manage resources, engage stakeholders, and implement programs that address societal needs.

Students in this field learn about organizational theory, strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, and program evaluation. They also explore ethical issues and governance structures unique to non-profit and public sectors, fostering a deep understanding of how these organizations operate within their communities and the broader society.

Practical experience is often emphasized through internships, service learning, and project-based coursework, which allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in various roles, such as program directors, grant writers, policy analysts, and community outreach coordinators, among others.

The demand for skilled professionals in this area continues to grow, driven by an increasing focus on social responsibility and the need for effective management in addressing complex social issues. As such, a degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management not only opens doors to fulfilling career opportunities but also equips individuals to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

286 02

596 03

784 04

1,131 05

992 06

1,376 07

1,507 08

2,016 09

2,290 10

2,609 11

2,559 12

2,383 13

2,351 14

2,123 15

2,252 16

2,256 17

2,321 18

2,323 19

2,267 20

2,126 21

2,040 22

1,825 23

1,853 24

1,747 25

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From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 511% and the international share went from 4.9% to 6.0%.

International share (%)

5 02

6 03

4 04

2 05

2 06

3 07

3 08

2 09

3 10

2 11

3 12

3 13

4 14

4 15

4 16

5 17

5 18

5 19

5 20

3 21

3 22

5 23

6 24

6 25

Graduates by group, 2025

White

52.3%

Asian

4.2%

Hispanic

13.9%

Black

15.3%

Other

8.4%

Intl.

6.0%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 113 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

Rank	School	State	Graduates	International
#7	University of Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania	41	4
#9	University of Chicago	Illinois	14	2
#9	Johns Hopkins University	Maryland	19	0
#12	Columbia University in the City of New York	New York	42	12
#16	Washington University in St Louis	Missouri	3	0
#20	University of Notre Dame	Indiana	78	5
#27	University of Southern California	California	13	3
#34	Boston University	Massachusetts	47	15
#44	Case Western Reserve University	Ohio	18	3
#52	University of Georgia	Georgia	15	2
#59	Brandeis University	Massachusetts	47	5
#59	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	Minnesota	1	0
#69	Michigan State University	Michigan	4	0
#80	Drexel University	Pennsylvania	1	0
#116	University of San Francisco	California	1	0
#116	University of Oregon	Oregon	12	2
#121	Arizona State University-Tempe	Arizona	13	0
#121	University of Denver	Colorado	79	3
#121	University of Central Florida	Florida	68	4
#121	University of South Carolina-Columbia	South Carolina	23	0
#156	University of Portland	Oregon	11	2
#169	Bradley University	Illinois	8	0
#169	DePaul University	Illinois	6	0
#179	Gallaudet University	D.C.	11	1
#179	Seattle University	Washington	5	1
#191	Florida Atlantic University	Florida	6	0
#236	Pacific University	Oregon	5	0
#236	Portland State University	Oregon	2	0
#250	Nova Southeastern University	Florida	8	0
#250	Pace University-New York	New York	3	0
#250	La Salle University	Pennsylvania	5	0
#250	South Dakota State University	South Dakota	2	0
#262	Suffolk University	Massachusetts	1	0
#262	Andrews University	Michigan	4	2
#262	Central Michigan University	Michigan	2	0
#276	Regis University	Colorado	7	0
#276	Western Michigan University	Michigan	4	0
#288	Biola University	California	4	1
#288	University of Memphis	Tennessee	3	0
#288	University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee	Wisconsin	3	0
#299	Concordia University Wisconsin	Wisconsin	1	0
#328	East Tennessee State University	Tennessee	11	0
#342	Cleveland State University	Ohio	6	0
#353	Trevecca Nazarene University	Tennessee	2	0
#365	Liberty University	Virginia	27	1
#382	Wilmington University	Delaware	4	0
#382	Concordia University-Chicago	Illinois	1	0
#382	Dallas Baptist University	Texas	1	0
LAC #21	University of Richmond	Virginia	5	0
—	Purdue University Global	Indiana	294	0
—	DeVry University-Illinois	Illinois	87	0
—	Indian River State College	Florida	75	0
—	Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus	New Jersey	71	2
—	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	Arizona	45	0
—	Alvernia University	Pennsylvania	37	2
—	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide	Florida	35	1
—	University of West Florida	Florida	30	0
—	University of Houston-Downtown	Texas	21	0
—	Northeastern University Professional Programs	Massachusetts	20	7
—	Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global	Indiana	19	0
—	Metropolitan State University	Minnesota	18	0
—	Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion	New York	18	0
—	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Indiana	17	0
—	Westcliff University	California	17	16
—	Dakota Wesleyan University	South Dakota	13	0
—	Charleston Southern University	South Carolina	12	0
—	Our Lady of the Lake University	Texas	12	0
—	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Indiana	11	0
—	CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College	New York	11	2
—	Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education	Massachusetts	11	0
—	Colorado Christian University	Colorado	9	0
—	Bay Path University	Massachusetts	9	0
—	North Park University	Illinois	8	1
—	SUNY Buffalo State University	New York	8	0
—	Marymount Manhattan College	New York	7	0
—	City Vision University	Missouri	7	0
—	Claremont Lincoln University	California	7	0
—	Gratz College	Pennsylvania	6	0
—	Williamson Christian College	Tennessee	6	1

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

Occupation	US employment	Mean hourly wage	Mean annual wage
General and Operations Managers	3,503,020	$64.87	$134,940
Managers, All Other	622,190	$73.99	$153,890
Medical and Health Services Managers	597,080	$67.77	$140,970
Social and Community Service Managers	209,330	$42.73	$88,880
Chief Executives	204,350	$129.63	$269,630
Financial Specialists, All Other	132,130	$45.10	$93,810
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	82,150	—	$114,720
Education Administrators, All Other	55,130	$48.99	$101,900
Fundraising Managers	38,810	$67.32	$140,020

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

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