Associate Degree   USA

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Public Administration

43 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

43 Colleges
πŸ“ USA
πŸŽ“ Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 43 colleges

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 84.5%
Annual cost
$49,980/yr
Grad earnings
$59,593
SAT avg
1,180
ACT mid
25
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Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 84.5%
Annual cost
$49,980/yr
Grad earnings
$59,593
SAT avg
1,180
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $55
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Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 84.5%
Annual cost
$49,980/yr
Grad earnings
$59,593
SAT avg
1,180
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $55
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County College of Morris
Randolph, New Jersey
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,629/yr
Grad earnings
$50,243
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, New York
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.4%
Annual cost
$14,069/yr
Grad earnings
$46,498
SAT avg
980
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $65
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Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$8,886/yr
Grad earnings
$46,449
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 97.9%
Annual cost
$50,133/yr
Grad earnings
$45,856
SAT avg
1,142
ACT mid
22
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Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,271/yr
Grad earnings
$44,592
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Palomar College
San Marcos, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,997/yr
Grad earnings
$42,300
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Snow College
Ephraim, Utah
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,190/yr
Grad earnings
$41,022
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $35
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Central Texas College
Killeen, Texas
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,792/yr
Grad earnings
$40,995
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,024/yr
Grad earnings
$40,513
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,717/yr
Grad earnings
$40,060
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Public Administration in USA?
43 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Public Administration in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Public Administration in USA?
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion leads with median graduate earnings of $59,986 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Public Administration colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, Hawaii Pacific University, Hawaii Pacific University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Public Administration programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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