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2024 Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut

2 Colleges in Connecticut
131 Master's Degrees
$56,840 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a master's degree in public administration, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of public administration. Combined, these schools handed out 131 master's degrees in public administration to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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 schools for public administration students working on their master's degree.

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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 Master's Degree Schools in Connecticut.


 

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

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for public administration students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Connecticut Schools for a Master's in Public Admin

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Every student who is interested in a master's degree in public administration needs to look into University of Connecticut. UCONN is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Storrs.

Soon after graduating, public admin master's recipients typically make around $53,515 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a master’s in public administration from University of Connecticut

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

It's difficult to beat Post University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in public administration. Located in the midsize suburb of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.

Public Administration master's degree recipients from Post University get an earnings boost of approximately $16,626 over the average earnings of public administration majors.

More information about a master’s in public administration from Post University

Best Public Administration Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 222 508
Rhode Island 127 42
New Hampshire 108 12
Vermont 91 39

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One of 4 majors within the Public Administration & Social Service area of study, Public Administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

Public Admin Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 131

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Policy 70
Human Services 61

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