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2025 Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin

2 Colleges in Wisconsin
37 Master's Degrees
$65,648 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #19 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.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 37 master's degrees in public administration to qualified students.

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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

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

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

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Public Administration in Wisconsin

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

Top Wisconsin Schools for a Master's in Public Admin

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15 Annual Graduates

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public administration. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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It's hard to beat University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration. Located in the city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the public admin program make around $65,648 for their early career.

More information about a master’s in public administration from University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

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
Illinois 221 414
Michigan 211 253
Ohio 207 283
Indiana 191 432

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Public Administration is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.

Public Admin Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 37

Majors Similar to Public Admin

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Policy 33
Human Services 8
Other Public Administration 7

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