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#1 #1 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Indiana University-Bloomington is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 589 SAT Score 1,220–1,320 Est. Net Price * $16,234 Median Starting Salary $54,053
#2 #2 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 1,280–1,360 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $53,766
#3 #3 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 18,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,020–1,120 Est. Net Price * $13,022 Median Starting Salary $51,307
#4 #4 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 1,030–1,170 Est. Net Price * $5,001 Median Starting Salary $49,071
#5 #5 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI the University of Hawaii-West Oahu is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 139 SAT Score 920–1,030 Est. Net Price * $9,103 Median Starting Salary $48,779
#6 #6 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every... Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 104 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $47,331
#7 #7 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 1,340–1,380 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $50,356
#8 #8 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA James Madison University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,140–1,240 Est. Net Price * $18,274 Median Starting Salary $57,167
#9 #9 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,060–1,160 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $50,741
#10 #10 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,160–1,270 Est. Net Price * $22,077 Median Starting Salary $50,258
#11 #11 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 121 SAT Score 1,070–1,160 Est. Net Price * $9,881 Median Starting Salary $46,673
#12 #12 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Overall, Purdue University Fort Wayne is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,000–1,100 Est. Net Price * $11,951 Median Starting Salary $51,490
#13 #13 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL Flagler College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 5,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,080–1,170 Est. Net Price * $26,547 Median Starting Salary $52,354
#14 #14 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL Barry University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $20,207 Median Starting Salary $49,382
#15 #15 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $4,991 Median Starting Salary $43,340
#16 #16 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,030–1,110 Est. Net Price * $9,711 Median Starting Salary $47,757
#17 #17 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Grand Valley State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 980–1,100 Est. Net Price * $17,105 Median Starting Salary $53,417
#18 #18 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of La Verne La Verne, CA Overall, the University of La Verne is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 970–1,120 Est. Net Price * $25,103 Median Starting Salary $49,061
#19 #19 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,210–1,280 Est. Net Price * $13,108 Median Starting Salary $46,989
#20 #20 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,110–1,230 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $49,092
#21 #21 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Upper Iowa University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 960–1,060 Est. Net Price * $24,563 Median Starting Salary $49,078
#22 #22 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,230–1,310 Est. Net Price * $23,031 Median Starting Salary $53,905
#23 #23 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ Kean University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 900–1,020 Est. Net Price * $10,747 Median Starting Salary $51,548
#24 #24 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA California State University-Dominguez Hills is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 780–960 Est. Net Price * $5,068 Median Starting Salary $48,076
#25 #25 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,150–1,260 Est. Net Price * $18,479 Median Starting Salary $49,147
#26 #26 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA California State University-Northridge is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 900–1,110 Est. Net Price * $8,936 Median Starting Salary $48,249
#27 #27 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Generally, Park University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $15,858 Median Starting Salary $49,128
#28 #28 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA California State University-Fullerton is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $7,925 Median Starting Salary $48,232
#29 #29 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Metropolitan College of New York New York, NY Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,183 Median Starting Salary $47,343
#30 #30 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $12,664 Median Starting Salary $49,304
#31 #31 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Samford University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,130–1,220 Est. Net Price * $31,803 Median Starting Salary $56,695
#32 #32 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,400–1,450 Est. Net Price * $34,837 Median Starting Salary $56,676
#33 #33 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Texas State University is a non selective school. They receive about 28,900 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 990–1,090 Est. Net Price * $14,120 Median Starting Salary $50,665
#34 #34 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,070 Est. Net Price * $12,163 Median Starting Salary $50,903
#35 #35 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Talladega College Talladega, AL Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,090 Est. Net Price * $12,360 Median Starting Salary $47,693
#36 #36 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,050–1,160 Est. Net Price * $15,347 Median Starting Salary $47,948
#37 #37 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA Generally, Seattle University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,160–1,270 Est. Net Price * $35,412 Median Starting Salary $53,690
#38 #38 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,140–1,240 Est. Net Price * $22,601 Median Starting Salary $49,535
#39 #39 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,340–1,410 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $48,803
#40 #40 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Indiana University-Kokomo is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $6,648 Median Starting Salary $51,688
#41 #41 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY CUNY Medgar Evers College is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 12,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 750–930 Est. Net Price * $8,250 Median Starting Salary $48,057
#42 #42 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $14,487 Median Starting Salary $46,955
#43 #43 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX Overall, The University of Texas at Dallas is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,180–1,310 Est. Net Price * $13,555 Median Starting Salary $46,006
#44 #44 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,190–1,290 Est. Net Price * $25,271 Median Starting Salary $52,280
#45 #45 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Southern University at New Orleans is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–930 Est. Net Price * $14,999 Median Starting Salary $49,840
#46 #46 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,120 Est. Net Price * $23,391 Median Starting Salary $52,954
#47 #47 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,090–1,190 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $52,047
#48 #48 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,300–1,380 Est. Net Price * $24,286 Median Starting Salary $52,758
#49 #49 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,200–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,880 Median Starting Salary $49,481
#50 #50 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Elon University Elon, NC Generally, Elon University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,280 Est. Net Price * $41,527 Median Starting Salary $60,245
#51 #51 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $53,777
#52 #52 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Generally, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,130 Median Starting Salary $56,377
#53 #53 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA California Baptist University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $27,304 Median Starting Salary $50,938
#54 #54 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA the University of San Francisco is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,240–1,320 Est. Net Price * $42,953 Median Starting Salary $50,984
#55 #55 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Generally, the University of Missouri-St Louis is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,040–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,211 Median Starting Salary $47,458
#56 #56 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA the University of Northern Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,120 Est. Net Price * $15,782 Median Starting Salary $55,224
#57 #57 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 820–900 Est. Net Price * $6,355 Median Starting Salary $49,785
#58 #58 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND the University of North Dakota is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,359 Median Starting Salary $55,176
#59 #59 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Generally, Roger Williams University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,140–1,220 Est. Net Price * $37,964 Median Starting Salary $61,226
#60 #60 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA In general, California State University-Chico is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,517 Median Starting Salary $48,746
#61 #61 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Overall, Saint Francis University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,140 Est. Net Price * $27,459 Median Starting Salary $54,973
#62 #62 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 870–1,050 Est. Net Price * $32,421 Median Starting Salary $53,156
#63 #63 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Hawaii Pacific University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 13,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,170 Est. Net Price * $30,501 Median Starting Salary $50,452
#64 #64 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL the University of Illinois Springfield is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,130 Est. Net Price * $11,733 Median Starting Salary $48,023
#65 #65 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY St- John's University-New York is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,220 Est. Net Price * $26,052 Median Starting Salary $51,338
#66 #66 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI In general, Central Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,000–1,110 Est. Net Price * $15,605 Median Starting Salary $53,113
#67 #67 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA Overall, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,140 Est. Net Price * $20,776 Median Starting Salary $56,039
#68 #68 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI Overall, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,080 Est. Net Price * $13,322 Median Starting Salary $55,167
#69 #69 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $11,365 Median Starting Salary $52,468
#70 #70 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN In general, Indiana University-Northwest is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,070 Est. Net Price * $6,553 Median Starting Salary $51,035
#71 #71 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Point Park University is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 6,030 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,150 Est. Net Price * $24,702 Median Starting Salary $52,449
#72 #72 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,913 Median Starting Salary $49,149
#73 #73 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR In general, Harding University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,558 Median Starting Salary $54,574
#74 #74 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH Southern New Hampshire University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $32,043 Median Starting Salary $48,706
#75 #75 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,200 Est. Net Price * $29,710 Median Starting Salary $56,412
#76 #76 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,160 Est. Net Price * $28,705 Median Starting Salary $52,638
#77 #77 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Winona State University Winona, MN Generally, Winona State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,120 Est. Net Price * $18,187 Median Starting Salary $56,445
#78 #78 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Lewis University Romeoville, IL Lewis University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 4,750 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,140 Est. Net Price * $19,184 Median Starting Salary $52,679
#79 #79 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Overall, Oakland University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 11,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,330 Est. Net Price * $15,161 Median Starting Salary $50,399
#80 #80 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,110 Est. Net Price * $20,485 Median Starting Salary $55,193
#81 #81 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Lee University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,170 Est. Net Price * $19,726 Median Starting Salary $52,191
#82 #82 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR the University of Central Arkansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $15,456 Median Starting Salary $49,178
#83 #83 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,100 Est. Net Price * $21,462 Median Starting Salary $54,812
#84 #84 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,115 Median Starting Salary $51,029
#85 #85 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Doane University Crete, NE In general, Doane University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $24,271 Median Starting Salary $54,758
#86 #86 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 940–1,020 Est. Net Price * $15,719 Median Starting Salary $48,506
#87 #87 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,150 Est. Net Price * $19,700 Median Starting Salary $50,443
#88 #88 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Brigham Young University-Idaho is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $7,899 Median Starting Salary $50,658
#89 #89 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 940–1,060 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $50,759
#90 #90 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Stephen F Austin State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,070 Est. Net Price * $13,858 Median Starting Salary $51,310
#91 #91 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,080 Est. Net Price * $11,900 Median Starting Salary $50,704
#92 #92 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Overall, California State University-Bakersfield is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 810–1,040 Est. Net Price * $7,521 Median Starting Salary $49,047
#93 #93 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Saginaw Valley State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,080 Est. Net Price * $12,432 Median Starting Salary $52,517
#94 #94 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Plymouth State University is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 5,920 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,080 Est. Net Price * $20,321 Median Starting Salary $56,728
#95 #95 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Rhode Island College Providence, RI Overall, Rhode Island College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,030 Est. Net Price * $11,014 Median Starting Salary $51,566
#96 #96 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Tarleton State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,060 Est. Net Price * $13,755 Median Starting Salary $51,134
#97 #97 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Overall, Colorado Mesa University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,060 Est. Net Price * $15,085 Median Starting Salary $52,449
#98 #98 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX West Texas A & M University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,050 Est. Net Price * $17,001 Median Starting Salary $50,991
#99 #99 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI In general, Northern Michigan University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,346 Median Starting Salary $53,229
#100 #100 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX In general, the University of the Incarnate Word is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,020 Est. Net Price * $20,832 Median Starting Salary $50,188
#101 #101 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, MO Columbia College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $22,824 Median Starting Salary $49,122
#102 #102 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK the University of Central Oklahoma is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,080 Est. Net Price * $18,055 Median Starting Salary $49,984
#103 #103 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY In general, Kentucky State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 790–890 Est. Net Price * $11,473 Median Starting Salary $51,001
#104 #104 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,989 Median Starting Salary $47,694
#105 #105 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR Overall, Henderson State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,010 Est. Net Price * $17,656 Median Starting Salary $49,713
#106 #106 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Texas Southern University Houston, TX Overall, Texas Southern University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 830–920 Est. Net Price * $11,826 Median Starting Salary $49,188
#107 #107 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA Overall, National University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 750–1,170 Est. Net Price * $30,527 Median Starting Salary $49,756
#108 #108 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR Overall, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 790–1,070 Est. Net Price * $10,283 Median Starting Salary $46,865
#109 #109 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Shaw University Raleigh, NC Overall, Shaw University is a fairly selective school. They receive 2,435 applications every admission cycle... Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 660–870 Est. Net Price * $14,204 Median Starting Salary $48,453
#110 #110 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. College of Menominee Nation Keshena, WI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,433 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#111 #111 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,957 Median Starting Salary $48,772
#112 #112 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Manor College Jenkintown, PA Overall, Manor College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 810–1,000 Est. Net Price * $17,540 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#113 #113 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $2,132 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#114 #114 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,019 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#115 #115 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Guam Mangilao, GU Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,603 Median Starting Salary $49,401
#116 #116 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,319 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#117 #117 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX the University of Houston-Clear Lake is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,000–1,090 Est. Net Price * $17,871 Median Starting Salary $47,462
#118 #118 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,973 Median Starting Salary $48,479
#119 #119 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Rogers State University Claremore, OK Overall, Rogers State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–970 Est. Net Price * $13,446 Median Starting Salary $49,557
#120 #120 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,452 Median Starting Salary $51,440
#121 #121 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,510 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#122 #122 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Washburn University Topeka, KS Generally, Washburn University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,473 Median Starting Salary $50,753
#123 #123 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO Colorado State University Global is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,120 Est. Net Price * $14,826 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 16,599 degrees granted in Public Administration annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 2,961 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 48% percent identify as men and 52% 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, Social and Community Service Managers and Chief Executives. Additionally, Public Administration graduates may land a high salary job, such as Chief Executives or General and Operations Managers.

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

2,961

Female Students

1,550 (52%)

Male Students

1,411 (47%)

Resources for:

Public Administration

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

83%

589

1,220–1,320

$16,234

$54,053

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

52%

62

1,280–1,360

$43,651

$53,766

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

85%

76

1,020–1,120

$13,022

$51,307

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

51%

66

1,030–1,170

$5,001

$49,071

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

96%

139

920–1,030

$9,103

$48,779

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

39%

104

1,100–1,320

$13,017

$47,331

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

53%

83

1,340–1,380

$19,582

$50,356

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

78%

55

1,140–1,240

$18,274

$57,167

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

83%

72

1,060–1,160

$11,462

$50,741

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

86%

52

1,160–1,270

$22,077

$50,258

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

64%

121

1,070–1,160

$9,881

$46,673

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

81%

44

1,000–1,100

$11,951

$51,490

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

81%

34

1,080–1,170

$26,547

$52,354

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