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#1 #1 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT At Salish Kootenai College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Social Work. In fact, Salish Kootenai College awards 12 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#2 #2 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY Each year, CUNY Medgar Evers College grants around 93 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 850–1,020 Median Starting Salary $48,057
#3 #3 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Vincennes University Vincennes, IN At Vincennes University, the most popular majors students study are Industrial Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, and Securities Services Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#4 #4 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. South Texas College McAllen, TX At South Texas College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#5 #5 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Annually, Northwest Indian College awards around 29 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Human Services, General, Environmental Science, and American Indian/Native American Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#6 #6 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,779
#7 #7 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. College of Menominee Nation Keshena, WI At the College of Menominee Nation, only three majors are offered: Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Agroecology and......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#8 #8 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Jackson College Jackson, MI At Jackson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#9 #9 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. CUNY Hostos Community College Bronx, NY At CUNY Hostos Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Teacher Assistant/Aide, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#10 #10 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#11 #11 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#12 #12 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY Every year, Hudson Valley Community College awards about 287 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#13 #13 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX At Tyler Junior College, only three majors are offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#14 #14 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Frederick Community College Frederick, MD At Frederick Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Science Technologies/Technicians, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#15 #15 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, NM Each year, Navajo Technical University awards about 6 degrees to students majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#16 #16 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Kilgore College Kilgore, TX Every year, Kilgore College awards around 401 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Chemical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#17 #17 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA At Southwestern College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#18 #18 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. San Antonio College San Antonio, TX At San Antonio College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 74 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#19 #19 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH At Lorain County Community College, only two majors are offered: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other, and Automation Engineer Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#20 #20 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, TX At Lamar Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Chemical Technology/Technician, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician. In fact, Lamar Institute of Technology awards 78 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#21 #21 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA Every year, the College of San Mateo awards around 183 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
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About Public Administration

Public Administration programs prepare individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.

For all the 13,540 degrees granted in Public Administration annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 104 students graduating with degrees at the Associates degree level in the US, 41% percent identify as men and 59% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Public Administration, New York has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration is $40,900.

Popularity of Public Administration Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Public Administration majors, some of the most in demand jobs include General and Operations Managers, Managers, All Other and Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers. Additionally, Public Administration graduates may land a high salary job, such as Chief Executives or Managers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Public Administration majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Public Administration majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

104

Female Students

61 (58%)

Male Students

43 (41%)

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