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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Public Administration in New Jersey

10 Colleges in New Jersey
293 Master's Degrees
Ranked #9 in popularity, public administration is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Public Administration in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 293 master's degrees in public administration to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Public Administration School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Public Administration in New Jersey Your choice of school for getting your master's degree in public admin matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Public Administration in New Jersey ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality public administration program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for public administration.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public administration.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Public Admin Students Working on Their Master's

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146 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Best Quality In NJ
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Rutgers University - Newark is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public administration. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in public administration in New Jersey.

There were about 146 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Newark in the most recent data year.

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41 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Best Quality In NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public administration. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in public administration in New Jersey.

There were approximately 41 public administration students who graduated with this degree at FDU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Kean University
Union, NJ
34 Annual Master's Degrees
#6 Best Quality In NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Kean University is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in public administration. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for master's degrees in public administration in New Jersey.

There were approximately 34 public administration individuals who graduated with this degree at Kean in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Best Quality In NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Rutgers University - Camden is a popular decision for students pursuing a master's degree in public administration. Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Camden. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in public administration in New Jersey.

There were about 32 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Camden in the most recent data year.

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
15 Annual Master's Degrees
#5 Best Quality In NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Rider is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for master's degrees in public administration in New Jersey.

There were approximately 15 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Rider in the most recent year we have data available.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
13 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Best Quality In NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in public administration in New Jersey.

There were about 13 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent data year.

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Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ
6 Annual Master's Degrees
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Centenary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Hackettstown.

There were roughly 6 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Centenary in the most recent data year.

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Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ
6 Annual Master's Degrees
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 6 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Saint Peter's College in the most recent data year.

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FDU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Madison. More information about a master’s in public administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus

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Located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill, Strayer University - New Jersey is a private for-profit university with a fairly small student population. More information about a master’s in public administration from Strayer University - New Jersey


 

Best Public Administration Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Public Administration Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 667 1,731
Pennsylvania 586 502
Maryland 342 147
District of Columbia 330 299
Delaware 123 52

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