by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 341 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for public administration students working on their master's degree.
The public admin school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public administration.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public administration. 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
North Carolina State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public administration. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in public administration from North Carolina State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in public administration needs to take a look at East Carolina University. ECU is a very large public university located in the small city of Greenville.More information about a master’s in public administration from East Carolina University
Appalachian State University is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in public administration. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from Appalachian State University
Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
WCU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Cullowhee.More information about a master’s in public administration from Western Carolina University
UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the city of Greensboro.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Located in the large city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from North Carolina Central University
UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Pembroke.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 514 |
| Georgia | 370 | 379 |
| 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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