2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Alabama
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
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 medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.
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The excellent programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in Alabama. USA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Mobile.
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The excellent programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in Alabama. 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.
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 very large public school located in the city of Birmingham.
The excellent programs at Columbia Southern University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in Alabama. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.
The University of Alabama ranked #6 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.
Samford University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Alabama list. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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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 town of Troy.
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 city of Birmingham.
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 |
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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 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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