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Doctor's Degree in Public Administration

Doctor’s Degrees in Public Administration

329 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 49 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in public admin. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 44% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 16.4% of public admin graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Public Admin Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 329 people earned their doctor's degree in public admin. This earns it the #65 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public admin at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11,965
Bachelor’s Degree 2,383
Graduate Certificate 892
Doctor’s Degree 329
Basic Certificate 108
Associate Degree 73
Undergraduate Certificate 21

Earnings of Public Admin Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for public admin students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public admin. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 151
Women 178
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The racial-ethnic distribution of public admin doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 12
Black or African American 101
Hispanic or Latino 24
White 104
International Students 54
Other Races/Ethnicities 34
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There are 49 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public admin. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#2

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
22 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from WCUPA. Of these students, 55% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

18 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UT Arlington. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
14 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Jackson State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Jackson State. About 80% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
13 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Valdosta State University. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from VSU. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California Baptist University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Cal Baptist. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Florida State. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Commonwealth University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from VCU. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
8 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UMN Twin Cities. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Illinois at Springfield

Springfield, Illinois
8 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Springfield is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UIS. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
8 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Baltimore comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UB. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for public admin majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UGA.

#14

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UT Dallas. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from CU Anschutz.

#16

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Kentucky comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UK. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from Ohio State.

#16

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from NC State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#16

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

American University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from The American University.

5 Yearly Graduations
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public admin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in public admin from UNOMAHA.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to public admin that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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