2025 Best Public Administration Schools

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New York University
New York, NY

Every student who is interested in public administration has to take a look at New York University. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 178 public administration students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. Those public administration students who get their degree from New York University make $23,429 more than the typical public admin student.

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California is a great choice for students interested in a degree in public administration. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 111 public administration students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the public administration degree program at University of Southern California make $18,995 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 90 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year. Public Administration degree recipients from Northwestern University receive an earnings boost of approximately $13,802 above the typical income of public administration majors.

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Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

It's difficult to beat Indiana University - Bloomington if you wish to pursue a degree in public administration. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.

There were roughly 612 public administration students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the public admin program make an average of $50,139 for their early career.

5

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Syracuse is a great university overall.

There were about 292 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the public administration degree program at Syracuse University get $11,547 above the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 203 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the public administration program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make $10,934 above the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 44 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. Public Administration degree recipients from Virginia Tech earn a boost of about $14,663 above the average earnings of public administration majors.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were about 218 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, public admin degree recipients usually make about $50,926 in the first five years of their career.

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California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA

CSUN is a very large public university located in the city of Northridge. This university ranks 48th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 265 public administration students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent data year. Those public administration students who get their degree from California State University - Northridge receive $18,256 more than the average public admin grad.

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Rutgers University - Newark
Newark, NJ

Rutgers Newark is a large public university located in the city of Newark. This university ranks 4th out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 134 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Newark in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the public admin program state that they receive average early career wages of $58,428.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 73 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the public admin program earn an average of $61,190 in their early career salary.

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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 130 public administration students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available. Those public administration students who get their degree from George Mason University earn $13,933 more than the typical public admin student.

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Baruch College
New York, NY

Baruch is a fairly large public college located in the large city of New York. This college ranks 26th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 196 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Baruch in the most recent data year. Those public administration students who get their degree from Baruch College earn $11,906 more than the standard public admin student.

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Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA

Anna Maria is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Paxton. This college ranks 27th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 90 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Anna Maria in the most recent year we have data available. Those public administration students who get their degree from Anna Maria College earn $50,998 more than the typical public admin student.

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University at Albany
Albany, NY

UAlbany is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Albany. This university ranks 27th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 82 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UAlbany in the most recent year we have data available. Public Administration degree recipients from University at Albany earn a boost of about $2,283 above the typical income of public administration majors.

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University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the town of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were about 81 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the public administration degree program at University of Connecticut earn $5,906 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ

Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 81 public administration students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the public admin program make an average of $55,985 for their early career.

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University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 111 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year. Those public administration students who get their degree from University of Missouri - Columbia make $7,429 more than the average public admin graduate.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 59 public administration students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the public admin program make about $48,396 in the first couple years of working.

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California Baptist University
Riverside, CA

Cal Baptist is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Riverside. This university ranks 66th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 70 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Cal Baptist in the most recent year we have data available. Public Administration degree recipients from California Baptist University get an earnings boost of around $17,868 over the typical earnings of public administration graduates.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Pitt is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 61 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the public admin program earn an average of $59,098 in their early career salary.

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Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
Marion, IN

IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Marion. This university ranks 6th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 23 public administration students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent data year.

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Florida International University
Miami, FL

Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 266 public administration students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year. After graduation, public admin degree recipients usually make an average of $53,643 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were roughly 62 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. Public Administration degree recipients from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill receive an earnings boost of about $7,076 over the average income of public administration majors.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lynchburg. This university ranks 11th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 259 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, public admin degree recipients typically earn about $57,882 in their early careers.