As of 2025, 495 U.S. colleges are offering Public Administration and its subprograms. The 2025 average undergraduate tuition of the Public Administration programs is $10,291 for state residents and $25,723 for out-of-state students.
426 schools offer the Public Administration program in graduate level, and the average graduate program tuition is $10,949 for state residents and $21,811 for out-of-state students.
Public Administration by Degree and Programs
165 colleges have Public Administration BS degree programs and 426 graduate schools have the program in gradute levels. 37 colleges and vocational schools have the Public Administration program and 140 schools have post-graduate certificate programs.
| Number of Offered Schools | |
|---|---|
| Certificate Programs | 37 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Certificate | 6 |
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 23 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 7 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 |
| Associate's | 24 |
| Bachelor's | 165 |
| Master's | 379 |
| Doctorate | 47 |
| Post Graduate | 140 |
| Post-Bachelor's | 121 |
| Post-Masters | 19 |
Programs/Concentrations in Public Administration
U.S. Colleges Offering Public Administration Program
495 matched schools
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Public, four-years school located in Birmingham, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 20,905 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $22,562.
Acceptance Rate88.18%
SAT Score1,340
Graduation Rate64%
Enrollment20,905
Student/Faculty18 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$9,098 / $22,562
Graduate$8,640 / $21,168
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Alabama in Huntsville is a Public, four-years school located in Huntsville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 8,564 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $26,408.
Acceptance Rate68.57%
SAT Score1,310
Graduation Rate64%
Enrollment8,564
Student/Faculty17 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,132 / $26,408
Graduate$12,388 / $28,270
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a Public, four-years school located in Tuscaloosa, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 40,846 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $34,172.
Acceptance Rate76.65%
SAT Score1,270
Graduation Rate73%
Enrollment40,846
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,180 / $34,172
Graduate$11,980 / $33,972
Auburn University at Montgomery
Auburn University at Montgomery is a Public, four-years school located in Montgomery, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 5,217 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $20,668.
Acceptance Rate91.57%
SAT Score1,130
Graduation Rate33%
Enrollment5,217
Student/Faculty13 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$9,700 / $20,668
Graduate$9,136 / $19,558
Auburn University
Auburn University is a Public, four-years school located in Auburn, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 34,145 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $34,922.
Acceptance Rate45.92%
SAT Score1,320
Graduation Rate82%
Enrollment34,145
Student/Faculty21 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,890 / $34,922
Graduate$12,890 / $33,986
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University is a Public, four-years school located in Jacksonville, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 9,955 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $23,334.
Acceptance Rate77.69%
SAT Score1,130
Graduation Rate55%
Enrollment9,955
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$12,894 / $23,334
Graduate$11,488 / $17,920
Samford University
Samford University is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Birmingham, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 6,097 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $40,150.
Acceptance Rate82.36%
SAT Score1,150
Graduation Rate77%
Enrollment6,097
Student/Faculty14 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$40,150
Graduate$21,797
University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama is a Public, four-years school located in Mobile, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 14,003 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $19,092.
Acceptance Rate70.96%
SAT Score1,110
Graduation Rate53%
Enrollment14,003
Student/Faculty19 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$10,116 / $19,092
Graduate$9,360 / $18,000
Talladega College
Talladega College is a Private (not-for-profit), four-years school located in Talladega, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 760 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $15,650.
Acceptance Rate85.42%
Graduation Rate31%
Enrollment760
Student/Faculty17 to 1
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$15,650
Graduate$17,753
Troy University
Troy University is a Public, four-years school located in Troy, AL. It is ranked #AL in Alabama college ranking. Total 13,658 students are attending the school and its 2025 tuition & fee is $20,352.
Acceptance Rate96.04%
SAT Score1,070
Graduation Rate50%
Enrollment13,658
Student/Faculty16 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$10,176 / $20,352
Graduate$8,550 / $17,100