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Best Public Administration Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Ohio

12 Colleges
$46,935 Avg Salary
$23,638 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Public Administration School for You

Public Administration is the #70 most popular major in Ohio with 443 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Public Administration Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Public Administration Colleges.

Top 10 Best Public Administration Schools

Our analysis found Mount Vernon Nazarene University to be the best school for public administration students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. MVNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Mount Vernon.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wright State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Ohio list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in the suburb of Dayton.

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Out of the 12 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, public admin graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debtload of $23,465. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $182.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Kent State University at Kent is a great place for public administration students. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kent.

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#5

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franklin University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Ohio list. Franklin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

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University of Cincinnati - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Administration Schools in Ohio ranking. UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public administration students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public school with a very large student population.

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#8

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Administration Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a large student population.

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#9

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public administration programs. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.

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With a ranking of #10, University of Akron Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for public administration students. Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public college with a large student population.

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Best Public Administration Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 386
Illinois 446
Indiana 1,198
Wisconsin 91

Public Administration is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.

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 12 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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