2023 Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Public Administration School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, public administration was ranked #59 in the country. In fact 16,905 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 29 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for public admin students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Public Administration Schools
Our analysis found University of South Dakota to be the best value school for public administration students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . USD is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Vermillion.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USD are $12,942 a year.
Request Information
Our 2023 rankings named Minnesota State University - Mankato the best value school in the Plains States Region for public administration students. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $18,200 per year.
Read full report on Public Administration at Minnesota State University - Mankato
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Metropolitan State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Public Administration at Metropolitan State University Report
Request Information
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hamline University is a great value for public administration students. Hamline is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Hamline undergraduate students pay an average of $46,221 in tuition and fees each year.
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drake University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Drake are $45,912 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Drake also is in the top 5% of our Best Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
Read full report on Public Administration at Drake University
Request Information
Winona State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Winona State are $16,684 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Winona State also is in the top 15% of our Best Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region ranking.
Request Information
Park University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Park University are $8,853 a year.
Read full report on Public Administration at Park University
Request Information
Saint Cloud State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for public administration students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at St. Cloud State University are $18,010 per year.
Read full report on Public Administration at Saint Cloud State University
Request Information
With a ranking of #10, University of North Dakota did quite well on this year’s best value schools for public administration students. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UND are $15,037 per year.
Request InformationBest Public Administration Colleges by State
Explore the best public administration schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 368 |
| Minnesota | 504 |
| Kansas | 147 |
| Iowa | 114 |
| Nebraska | 110 |
| North Dakota | 24 |
| South Dakota | 37 |
More Public Administration Rankings in the Plains States Region
Public Administration Related Majors for Public Admin
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 25 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to The Official CTBTO Photostream.
.jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.