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2025 Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Colorado

2 Colleges in Colorado
194 Master's Degrees
$68,720 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 looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 194 master's degrees in public administration to qualified students.

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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

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

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 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 Colorado.

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

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

Top Colorado Schools for a Master's in Public Admin

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public administration. Located in the city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Master's students who receive their degree from the public admin program make about $66,943 for their early career.

More information about a master’s in public administration from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

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24 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in public administration needs to take a look at Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Colorado State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Fort Collins.More information about a master’s in public administration from Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Best Public Administration Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Utah 164 178
Idaho 96 39
Montana 90 43
Wyoming 53 21

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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 194

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Policy 19
Community Organization & Advocacy 1

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