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Best Public Administration Schools in Alabama

2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Alabama

9 Colleges
$48,011 Avg Salary
$18,250 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Public Administration School for You

With 396 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public administration is the #37 most popular major in Alabama.

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Public Administration Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Alabama

Check out the public admin programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Alabama Schools in Public Administration

#1

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Our analysis found Jacksonville State University to be the best school for public administration students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of South Alabama is a great place for public administration students. USA is a large public school located in the city of Mobile.

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#3

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Auburn University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Alabama list. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

Public Admin majors at Auburn take out an average of $18,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 9 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 4 spot on the list. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

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#5

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Out of the 9 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia Southern University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

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#6

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public administration programs. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Samford University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Administration Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

Troy University

Troy, AL

With a ranking of #8, Troy University did quite well on this year’s best schools for public administration students. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.

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Strayer University - Alabama landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public administration programs. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

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Best Public Administration Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 401
Virginia 602
North Carolina 469
Florida 1,032
Tennessee 107
Kentucky 123
South Carolina 88
Louisiana 121
Arkansas 186
Mississippi 84
West Virginia 132

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 9 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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