2023 Best Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Public Administration Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, public administration was ranked #59 in the country. In fact 16,905 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Plains States Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Check out the public admin bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Winona State University to be the best school for public administration students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Dakota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public school with a large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for public administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out of the 11 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the # 4 spot on the list. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cedar Falls.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Upper Iowa University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in the Plains States Region . UIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote area of Fayette.
The average amount in student loans that public admin majors at UIU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,635.
University of Kansas came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. KU is a very large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.
With a ranking of #7, Doane University did quite well on this year’s best schools for public administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Crete, Doane Crete is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Washburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for public administration students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Topeka.
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Park University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree public administration programs. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Columbia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for public administration students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Best Public Administration Colleges by State
Explore the best public administration colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 368 |
| Minnesota | 504 |
| Kansas | 147 |
| Iowa | 114 |
| Nebraska | 110 |
| North Dakota | 24 |
| South Dakota | 37 |
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Public Administration Related Rankings by Major
Public Administration is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Public Admin
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,326 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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