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2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Missouri

9 Colleges
$49,114 Avg Salary
$46,644 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Public Administration School for You

With 368 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public administration is the #54 most popular major in Missouri.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Public Administration Schools in Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Missouri to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Missouri

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

Top Missouri Schools in Public Administration

Our analysis found University of Missouri - Columbia to be the best school for public administration students who want to pursue a degree in Missouri. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a very large student population.

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#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Saint Louis University is a great place for public administration students. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public Administration Schools in Missouri list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent programs at Southeast Missouri State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in Missouri. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City ranked #6 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Missouri list. UMKC is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City.

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Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Administration Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.

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#8

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Public Administration Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#9

Park University

Parkville, MO

With a ranking of #9, Park University did quite well on this year’s best schools for public administration students. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Public Administration Colleges in the Plains States Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 504
Kansas 147
Iowa 114
Nebraska 110
North Dakota 24
South Dakota 37

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 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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