2023 Most Popular Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region
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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 71 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which 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.
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2023 Most Popular Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the public admin programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Public Administration Schools
Our analysis found Indiana University - Bloomington to be the most popular school for public administration students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.
The average amount in student loans that public admin majors at IU Bloomington take out is $21,205. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $397.
Out of the 71 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, public admin majors at IUPUI accumulate an average of around $24,850 in student debt.
The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public admin majors at Ohio State take out is $23,465. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $182.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Valley State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Public Admin majors at GVSU take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $292.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.
Northwestern University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public administration programs. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Illinois at Springfield landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public administration programs. UIS is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.
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Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UIC is a very large public school located in the large city of Chicago.
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Purdue University Global landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public administration programs. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.
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Purdue University Fort Wayne landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public administration programs. Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, public admin majors at PFW accumulate an average of around $25,375 in student debt.
Read full report on Public Administration at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Public Administration students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
| 13 | Franklin University | Columbus, OH |
| 14 | Wayne State University | Detroit, MI |
Best Public Administration Colleges by State
Explore the best public administration schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 386 |
| Ohio | 443 |
| Illinois | 446 |
| Indiana | 1,198 |
| Wisconsin | 91 |
Public Administration Related Majors
Public Administration is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 26 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).
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