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#1 #1 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 452 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $54,053
#2 #2 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 291 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,766
#3 #3 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 598 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,258
#4 #4 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 292 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 117 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Median Starting Salary $51,307
#5 #5 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Every year, the University of Hawaii-West Oahu awards around 191 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 820–1,130 Median Starting Salary $48,779
#6 #6 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 857 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,356
#7 #7 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA At James Madison University, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,170–1,350 Median Starting Salary $57,167
#8 #8 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY At CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Forensic Psychology, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,071
#9 #9 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 357 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Median Starting Salary $47,757
#10 #10 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 2210 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $47,331
#11 #11 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 1093 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $49,147
#12 #12 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Guam Mangilao, GU Each year, the University of Guam grants around 75 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,401
#13 #13 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA At California State University-Dominguez Hills, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 760–950 Median Starting Salary $48,076
#14 #14 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 242 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,128
#15 #15 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1531 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $46,673
#16 #16 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Median Starting Salary $46,989
#17 #17 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Springfield grants around 96 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,023
#18 #18 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL At Flagler College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Environmental Science. In fact, Flagler College awards 57 degrees every year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,354
#19 #19 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Every year, Upper Iowa University grants about 141 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,078
#20 #20 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $49,382
#21 #21 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,149
#22 #22 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 23 SAT Score 850–1,020 Median Starting Salary $48,057
#23 #23 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Every year, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College grants around 843 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, Accounting, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $43,340
#24 #24 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 579 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,665
#25 #25 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 304 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,548
#26 #26 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX At Tarleton State University, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Animal Sciences, and General. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 238 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,134
#27 #27 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Rogers State University Claremore, OK At Rogers State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Nursing Science, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,557
#28 #28 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $48,803
#29 #29 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 513 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,741
#30 #30 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $53,417
#31 #31 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of La Verne La Verne, CA Each year, the University of La Verne grants around 182 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,061
#32 #32 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2126 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 840–1,080 Median Starting Salary $48,232
#33 #33 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 70 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 940–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,688
#34 #34 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 469 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,905
#35 #35 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 545 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Median Starting Salary $52,758
#36 #36 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 870 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $46,955
#37 #37 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,481
#38 #38 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,280
#39 #39 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD Every year, the University of Maryland Global Campus awards about 1734 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,772
#40 #40 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Information Technology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,170–1,410 Median Starting Salary $46,006
#41 #41 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 888 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,244
#42 #42 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Radio and Television....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $48,249
#43 #43 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 112 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,695
#44 #44 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Elon University Elon, NC At Elon University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Communication Management and Strategic Communications, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $60,245
#45 #45 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Organizational Behavior Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,535
#46 #46 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA At Point Loma Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,681
#47 #47 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 496 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $51,029
#48 #48 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR Each year, Harding University awards about 79 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,574
#49 #49 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 90 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Construction Management, Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,226
#50 #50 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,113
#51 #51 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,777
#52 #52 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 276 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,047
#53 #53 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Median Starting Salary $49,092
#54 #54 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Grand View University Des Moines, IA Annually, Grand View University grants about 36 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,141
#55 #55 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Manor College Jenkintown, PA At Manor College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Child Development....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 730–940 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#56 #56 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Every year, the University of Maine at Augusta grants around 85 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,479
#57 #57 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,224
#58 #58 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 244 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $53,690
#59 #59 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse grants about 246 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,377
#60 #60 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,170 Median Starting Salary $47,462
#61 #61 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Southern University at New Orleans grants around 33 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 850–1,050 Median Starting Salary $49,840
#62 #62 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 76 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and......view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,449
#63 #63 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania grants 64 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,812
#64 #64 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 211 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,338
#65 #65 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 185 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 870–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,938
#66 #66 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 44 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,970
#67 #67 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 566 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,304
#68 #68 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Each year, Indiana University-Northwest grants about 61 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 920–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,035
#69 #69 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 325 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $47,948
#70 #70 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI At Concordia University-Wisconsin, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,027
#71 #71 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,954
#72 #72 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA At Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,039
#73 #73 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, MO Every year, Columbia College awards around 188 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,122
#74 #74 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 261 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,290 Median Starting Salary $47,458
#75 #75 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN At Bryan College-Dayton, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,211
#76 #76 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Clark University Worcester, MA Each year, Clark University grants about 77 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $56,285
#77 #77 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC At Mars Hill University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,748
#78 #78 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Dominican University River Forest, IL At Dominican University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Accounting. In fact, Dominican University grants 49 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 870–1,140 Median Starting Salary $50,042
#79 #79 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 352 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $48,023
#80 #80 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater awards around 203 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,167
#81 #81 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 56 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,191
#82 #82 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 537 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,746
#83 #83 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA At California State University-Bakersfield, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,047
#84 #84 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 137 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,178
#85 #85 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,399
#86 #86 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,759
#87 #87 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,658
#88 #88 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 299 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $55,176
#89 #89 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Each year, Rhode Island College awards around 135 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 870–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,566
#90 #90 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Muskingum University New Concord, OH Every year, Muskingum University awards about 45 degrees to those majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,984
#91 #91 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biomedical Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Median Starting Salary $46,865
#92 #92 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,443
#93 #93 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay awards about 197 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,468
#94 #94 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Every year, Hawaii Pacific University grants around 120 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,452
#95 #95 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,506
#96 #96 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR At Eastern Oregon University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,640
#97 #97 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Annually, Saginaw Valley State University grants about 128 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,517
#98 #98 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Washburn University Topeka, KS At Washburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,753
#99 #99 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 254 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,310
#100 #100 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Augusta University Augusta, GA At Augusta University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,160 Median Starting Salary $49,323
#101 #101 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Texas Southern University Houston, TX At Texas Southern University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and General Studies. In fact, Texas Southern University awards 96 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 820–1,010 Median Starting Salary $49,188
#102 #102 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Every year, Purdue University Fort Wayne awards around 157 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,490
#103 #103 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH At Southern New Hampshire University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $48,706
#104 #104 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $49,557
#105 #105 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,984
#106 #106 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Every year, Keystone College grants about 28 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Wildlife Biology, Corrections and Criminal Justice, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $52,221
#107 #107 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 303 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,694
#108 #108 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR Annually, Arkansas Baptist College awards around 4 degrees to those majoring in Public Administration, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#109 #109 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. American Medical Academy Miami, FL At American Medical Academy, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Public Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#110 #110 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#111 #111 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL At Indian River State College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Human Services, General, and Information Technology. In fact, Indian River State College grants 107 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#112 #112 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL At St Petersburg College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#113 #113 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, National University grants 270 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,756
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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 2,187 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 49% percent identify as men and 51% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Public Administration, Indiana 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Public Administration degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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 Chief Executives. 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

2,187

Female Students

1,118 (51%)

Male Students

1,069 (48%)

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1,310–1,440

$53,766

#3 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

87%

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1,060–1,340

$50,258

#4 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

71%

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1,030–1,250

$51,307

#5 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

95%

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820–1,130

$48,779

#6 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

49%

72

1,290–1,450

$50,356

#7 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

69%

47

1,170–1,350

$57,167

#8 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

57%

42

930–1,220

$49,071

#9 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

55%

53

1,060–1,240

$47,757

#10 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

37%

48

1,100–1,320

$47,331

#11 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

86%

38

1,170–1,380

$49,147

#12 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

99%

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#13 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

59%

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760–950

$48,076

#14 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

69%

26

930–1,140

$49,128

#15 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

61%

33

1,080–1,280

$46,673

#16 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S.

43%

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1,210–1,370