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2025 Best Public Administration Schools in Kansas

2 Colleges in Kansas
142 Public Admin Degrees Awarded
$59,458 Avg Early-Career Salary
Public Administration is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #60 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Kansas to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 142 degrees in public administration to qualified students.

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Public Administration Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Public Admin
Master's Degrees in Public Admin
Doctor's Degrees in Public Admin

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Administration Schools in Kansas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Public Administration in Kansas

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the public admin degree levels they offer.

Top Kansas Schools in Public Admin

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Public Admin Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

University of Kansas is a great decision for students interested in a degree in public administration. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the public admin program state that they receive average early career wages of $58,188.

More information about a degree in public administration from University of Kansas

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Public Admin Degrees Awarded
$52,982 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Wichita State University if you wish to pursue a degree in public administration. Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a large student population.

Graduates who receive their degree from the public admin program earn around $52,982 for their early career.

More information about a degree in public administration from Wichita State University

Best Public Administration Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 494
Missouri 283 349
Iowa 264 112
Nebraska 238 97
North Dakota 210 23
South Dakota 204 20

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

Public Admin Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 142

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Majors Similar to Public Admin

Related Major Annual Graduates
Human Services 37
Community Organization & Advocacy 4
Public Policy 2

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