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2025 Best Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

2 Colleges in Ohio
120 Bachelor's Degrees
$43,464 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your bachelor's degree in public administration, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #103 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 120 bachelor'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 bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor'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 bachelor's degree.

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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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Public Administration in Ohio

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in public administration.

Top Ohio Schools for a Bachelor's in Public Admin

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88 Annual Graduates
$41,650 Median Starting Salary
$18,226 Median Student Debt

It's difficult to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in public administration. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population.

Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the public admin program state that they receive average early career income of $41,650.

More information about a bachelor’s in public administration from Ohio State University - Main Campus

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Miami University - Oxford is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in public administration. Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public university with a large student population.

Soon after graduating, public admin bachelor's recipients typically make an average of $45,278 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a bachelor’s in public administration from Miami University - Oxford

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
Michigan 261 123
Illinois 241 6
Indiana 235 720
Wisconsin 213 45

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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 120

Related Major Annual Graduates
Human Services 32
Public Policy 32
Community Organization & Advocacy 3

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