by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 81 master's degrees in public administration to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full 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 Iowa.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for public administration students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat University of Iowa if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of Iowa
Upper Iowa University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public administration. UIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote area of Fayette.
After graduating, public admin master's recipients generally earn an average of $66,737 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a master’s in public administration from Upper Iowa UniversityExplore all the Best Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 294 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 322 |
| Kansas | 149 | 70 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 90 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 14 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 20 |
One of 4 majors within the Public Administration & Social Service area of study, Public Administration has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 81 |
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