by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 74 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of public administration. Combined, these schools handed out 2,703 master's degrees in public administration to qualified students.
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Your choice of public administration for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality public admin program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for public administration students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public administration. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from Virginia Tech
George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public administration. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in public administration from George Mason University
Florida International University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in public administration. FIU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a master’s in public administration from Florida International University
Clemson University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public administration. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from Clemson University
Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in public administration from Auburn University
Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of Georgia
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of Central Florida
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in public administration from North Carolina State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from Florida State University
Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from Columbia Southern University
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Here are some additional great schools for Public Administration students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 13 | Barry University | Miami, FL |
| 14 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 15 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 16 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 17 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 18 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA |
Explore the best public administration colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 514 |
| Georgia | 370 | 379 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 341 |
| Virginia | 331 | 394 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 69 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 112 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 83 |
| Alabama | 258 | 335 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 113 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 66 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 165 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 132 |
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