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2025 Best Public Administration Schools in Michigan

7 Colleges in Michigan
358 Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Ranked #49 in popularity, public administration is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 358 degrees in public administration to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Public Administration School

Best Public Administration Schools in Michigan The public admin program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Public Administration rankings. For our Best Overall Public Administration School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Public Administration Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Public Admin
Master's Degrees in Public Admin

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 Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Public Administration in Michigan

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the public admin degree levels they offer.

Top Michigan Schools in Public Admin

1
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
78 Public Admin Degrees Awarded

Central Michigan University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in public administration. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #346 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Central Michigan is a great university overall.

There were approximately 78 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public administration from Central Michigan University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
88 Public Admin Degrees Awarded

Grand Valley State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in public administration. GVSU is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Allendale. A Best Colleges rank of #342 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GVSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 88 public administration students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in public administration from Grand Valley State University

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Business Administration - Public Administration Program Name

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MI
14.3% Growth in Graduates

Oakland University is a great option for students interested in a degree in public administration. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 28 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Oakland in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in public administration from Oakland University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI
40 Public Admin Degrees Awarded

Wayne State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 40 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public administration from Wayne State University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MI
10.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 28 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in public administration from Eastern Michigan University

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MI

WMU is a large public university located in the city of Kalamazoo. A Best Colleges rank of #322 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 26 public administration students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent data year.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MI

Located in the small city of Flint, UM Flint is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 36th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 29 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UM Flint in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in public administration from University of Michigan - Flint

Best Public Administration Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 438
Illinois 870 429
Indiana 737 1,185
Wisconsin 672 91

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