by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of public administration. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 85 doctor's degrees in public administration during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of public administration for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 colleges for public administration students working on their doctor'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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in public administration.
It's difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in public administration. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.More information about a doctorate in public administration from Virginia Tech
It's hard to beat Florida International University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in public administration. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in public administration from Florida International University
Auburn University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in public administration. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in public administration from Auburn University
It is hard to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in public administration. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in public administration from North Carolina State University
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Athens.More information about a doctorate in public administration from University of Georgia
VCU is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond.More information about a doctorate in public administration from Virginia Commonwealth University
Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.More information about a doctorate in public administration from Florida State University
Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in public administration from University of Kentucky
Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in public administration from Florida Atlantic University
Old Dominion is a fairly large public university located in the city of Norfolk.More information about a doctorate in public administration from Old Dominion University
Explore the best public administration schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 18 |
| Virginia | 127 | 16 |
| Georgia | 126 | 20 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 14 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 2 |
| Alabama | 98 | 5 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 5 |
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 | 85 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 53 |
| Other Public Administration | 13 |
| Human Services | 2 |
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