2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Kentucky
Finding the Best Public Administration School for You
Public Administration is the #72 most popular major in Kentucky with 123 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Public Administration Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Kentucky to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Kentucky
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Top Kentucky Schools in Public Administration
Our 2023 rankings named University of Kentucky the best school in Kentucky for public administration students. UK is a very large public school located in the large city of Lexington.
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The excellent programs at Western Kentucky University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in Kentucky. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bowling Green.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Louisville. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Kentucky list. UofL is a fairly large public school located in the city of Louisville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Kentucky list. NKU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Highland Heights.
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Out of the 8 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Kentucky State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. KY State is a small public school located in the distant town of Frankfort.
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With a ranking of #6, Eastern Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s best schools for public administration students. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Morehead State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Administration Schools in Kentucky ranking. Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Morehead.
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Murray State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Administration Schools in Kentucky ranking. Murray State is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Murray.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 401 |
| Virginia | 602 |
| North Carolina | 469 |
| Florida | 1,032 |
| Tennessee | 107 |
| South Carolina | 88 |
| Louisiana | 121 |
| Arkansas | 186 |
| Alabama | 396 |
| 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 8 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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