2023 Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Public Administration Bachelor's Degree 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.
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.
The Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Public Administration program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Hawaii - West Oahu to be the most popular school for public administration students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . UH West Oahu is a small public school located in the large suburb of Kapolei.
Of the 139 students majoring in public admin at UH West Oahu, 27% are male and 73% are female.
The average amount in student loans that public admin majors at UH West Oahu take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,847.
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Out of the 19 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, San Diego State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. SDSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Diego.
About 52% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 48% are male.
On average, public admin graduates from SDSU take out $18,202 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 19 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oregon landed the # 3 spot on the list. UO is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Eugene.
About 62% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 38% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public admin majors at UO accumulate an average of around $19,111 in student debt.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - Dominguez Hills helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public administration schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Carson, CSUDH is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 66% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 34% are male.
The average amount in student loans that public admin majors at CSUDH take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,586.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Northridge. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CSUN is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge.
About 55% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 45% are male.
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California State University - Fullerton came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 55% of the public admin majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public admin majors at Cal State Fullerton accumulate an average of around $16,768 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #7, University of La Verne did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of La Verne, ULV is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 37% are male.
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With a ranking of #8, California Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Riverside, Cal Baptist is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 44% of the public admin majors at the school.
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California State University - Chico came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Chico, Chico State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 14 students majoring in public admin at Chico State, 71% are male and 29% are female.
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With a ranking of #9, National University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration students working on their bachelor’s degree. National University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of La Jolla.
About 64% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 36% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public admin graduates from National University carry an average student debt load of $30,137.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 1,883 |
| Washington | 297 |
| Oregon | 117 |
| Nevada | 78 |
| Hawaii | 186 |
| Alaska | 34 |
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 19 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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