help a brother out, in search of guidance

ill try and keep it short, im a first gen college student and not really sure in which direction to go.right now im enrolled in my first semester at community college, and i want to transfer my credits to the University of Arkansas.I want to work in public administration but im not sure if i should pursure a bachelors in economics or a masters in public administration.studying public administration interests me more but ive also heard that masters are rarely worth all the effort + money.ill take all the advice i can get, thank you!