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#1 #1 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1536 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $46,673
#2 #2 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 162 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,544
#3 #3 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 292 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,903
#4 #4 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,047
#5 #5 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN At Tennessee State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 890–1,070 Median Starting Salary $48,826
#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 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,356
#7 #7 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $46,989
#8 #8 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $46,006
#9 #9 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2652 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,729
#10 #10 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, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,766
#11 #11 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 285 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,586
#12 #12 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nebraska at Omaha grants 306 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,473
#13 #13 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 918 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,154
#14 #14 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $52,380
#15 #15 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,741
#16 #16 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,928
#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 105 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,023
#18 #18 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 175 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $50,092
#19 #19 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 526 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Management Science, Finance, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $54,273
#20 #20 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $51,410
#21 #21 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 General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Forensic Science and Technology. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 184 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,984
#22 #22 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grants about 78 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $51,066
#23 #23 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 341 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,132
#24 #24 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $48,308
#25 #25 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 257 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,574
#26 #26 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 29 degrees to those studying Architecture, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,880
#27 #27 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 76 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,149
#28 #28 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 458 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,363
#29 #29 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $47,874
#30 #30 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $48,128
#31 #31 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Savannah State University Savannah, GA At Savannah State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Journalism. In fact, Savannah State University grants 66 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,010 Median Starting Salary $46,292
#32 #32 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,256
#33 #33 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL Each year, Columbia Southern University grants around 580 degrees to students majoring in Fire Services Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#34 #34 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Annually, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville awards about 470 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,022
#35 #35 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,576
#36 #36 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 168 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#37 #37 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL At Auburn University at Montgomery, the most popular majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,944
#38 #38 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 528 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,304
#39 #39 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Every year, Upper Iowa University grants about 142 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, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,078
#40 #40 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1284 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $47,237
#41 #41 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,280
#42 #42 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,244
#43 #43 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Construction Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Indiana State University grants 115 degrees every year to Construction Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,094
#44 #44 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Bowie State University Bowie, MD Each year, Bowie State University awards around 147 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 770–980 Median Starting Salary $51,141
#45 #45 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 224 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Median Starting Salary $56,676
#46 #46 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,411
#47 #47 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, Criminology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,443
#48 #48 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 400 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $51,513
#49 #49 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 465 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,990
#50 #50 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 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $48,706
#51 #51 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 238 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,690
#52 #52 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Suffolk University Boston, MA Each year, Suffolk University grants about 81 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Legal Studies, General, Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,394
#53 #53 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, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $54,053
#54 #54 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $51,665
#55 #55 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,139
#56 #56 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 Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Grand Valley State University awards 252 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,417
#57 #57 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 641 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $49,317
#58 #58 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Each year, Indiana University-Northwest grants about 69 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $51,035
#59 #59 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,092
#60 #60 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 169 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,951
#61 #61 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,147
#62 #62 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 615 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $49,768
#63 #63 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,317
#64 #64 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,821
#65 #65 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,768
#66 #66 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 259 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $51,123
#67 #67 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 219 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $55,176
#68 #68 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Hamline University Saint Paul, MN At Hamline University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Hamline University grants 48 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,137
#69 #69 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 Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,113
#70 #70 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 199 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $54,986
#71 #71 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,976
#72 #72 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,504
#73 #73 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 285 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Pharmacy....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,253
#74 #74 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 428 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $51,029
#75 #75 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 335 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,759
#76 #76 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,039
#77 #77 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $47,197
#78 #78 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Framingham State University Framingham, MA Every year, Framingham State University awards around 59 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Criminology, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,111
#79 #79 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Every year, the University of West Georgia awards about 176 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,423
#80 #80 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Each year, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs grants about 354 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,928
#81 #81 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY At Empire State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General. In fact, Empire State University awards 344 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,774
#82 #82 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Claremont Lincoln University Claremont, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#83 #83 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Excelsior University Albany, NY At Excelsior University, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#84 #84 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 465 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#85 #85 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY At CUNY Graduate School and University Center, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services Administration, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,132
#86 #86 Best College for Public Administration in the U.S. University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA Each year, the University of Massachusetts Global grants around 282 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,027
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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 15,535 degrees granted in Public Administration annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 817 students graduating with degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level in the US, 44% percent identify as men and 56% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Public Administration, Virginia 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

817

Female Students

458 (56%)

Male Students

359 (43%)

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

55%

27

1,080–1,270

$46,673

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

99%

18

1,020–1,220

$54,544

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

72%

18

1,020–1,280

$55,903

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

93%

36

1,050–1,310

$52,047

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

70%

36

890–1,070

$48,826

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

61%

18

1,250–1,440

$50,356

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

45%

32

1,210–1,350

$46,989

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

65%

31

1,170–1,420

$46,006

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

81%

38

1,020–1,240

$48,729

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

46%

22

1,290–1,440

$53,766

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

77%

9

1,040–1,210

$50,586

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

87%

10

1,010–1,240

$51,473

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

42%

20

1,240–1,450

$50,154

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

38%

9

1,270–1,420

$52,380

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

76%

24

1,050–1,240

$50,741

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

57%

29

1,170–1,400