2024 Best Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

If you pursue a bachelor's degree in public administration, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #114 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of public administration. Combined, these schools handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in public administration to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to public administration students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of public administration students who choose to seek a bachelor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized public administration related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for public administration students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

 

Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Public Administration in Pennsylvania

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in public administration.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Bachelor's in Public Admin

1

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Villanova University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in public administration. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public administration from Villanova University

1

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in public administration. Ship is a moderately-sized public university located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.More information about a bachelor’s in public administration from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

2

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Kutztown University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in public administration. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Kutztown.More information about a bachelor’s in public administration from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

2

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in public administration. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public administration from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Best Public Administration Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	707	232
Maryland	370	67
New Jersey	351	33
Delaware	224	0

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Public Administration Related Rankings by Major

Public Administration is one of 3 different types of Public Administration programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.