2023 Best Public Administration Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Public Administration Doctor's Degree School for You
Public Administration is the #59 most popular major in the country with 16,905 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the public admin doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Public Administration Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the best school for public administration students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Georgia helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Florida State University is a great place for public administration students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Valdosta State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. VSU is a large public school located in the small city of Valdosta.
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Old Dominion University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree public administration programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
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Auburn University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree public administration programs. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Florida International University did quite well on this year’s best schools for public administration students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Kentucky ranked #10 on this year’s Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Best Public Administration Colleges by State
Explore the best public administration schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 401 |
| Virginia | 602 |
| North Carolina | 469 |
| Florida | 1,032 |
| Tennessee | 107 |
| Kentucky | 123 |
| South Carolina | 88 |
| Louisiana | 121 |
| Arkansas | 186 |
| Alabama | 396 |
| Mississippi | 84 |
| West Virginia | 132 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Public Admin
One of 5 majors within the area of study, public administration has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 13 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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