2023 Most Popular Online Public Administration Schools in California
Finding the Most Popular Online Public Administration School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,883 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration students who went to a California college or university. This makes it the #58 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Public Administration Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
2023 Most Popular Online Public Administration Schools in California
Check out the online public admin programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.
Most Popular Online California Schools in Public Administration
Our analysis found California State University - Northridge to be the most popular school for public administration students who want to pursue an online degree in California. CSUN is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Northridge.
While working on their degree, public admin majors at CSUN accumulate an average of around $37,500 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of La Verne. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Public Administration Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of La Verne, ULV is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, public admin graduates from ULV carry an average student debtload of $31,522.
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Out of the 7 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California Baptist University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public admin graduates from Cal Baptist carry an average student debtload of $38,688.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend National University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Public Administration Schools in California list. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.
Public Admin majors at National University take out an average of $30,239 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Brandman University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public administration students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Irvine, Brandman is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Northcentral University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public administration students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of San Diego, Northcentral University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 297 |
| Oregon | 117 |
| Nevada | 78 |
| Hawaii | 186 |
| Alaska | 34 |
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Public Administration Related Majors
Public Administration is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 7 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.
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