by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Public Administration Schools in Pennsylvania ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of public admin degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh.
Students who receive their degree from the public admin program earn an average of $59,098 for their early career.
More information about a degree in public administration from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh CampusExplore all the Best Public Administration Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 333 | 1,826 |
| Maryland | 279 | 240 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 348 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 288 |
| Delaware | 175 | 29 |
Public Administration is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 481 |
| Public Administration (Other) | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 418 |
| Public Policy | 335 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 32 |
| Other Public Administration | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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