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Best Colleges for Masters Degree in Public Administration

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

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Showing 1–24 of 25 colleges in Pennsylvania

Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 76.7%
Annual cost
$51,236/yr
Grad earnings
$58,845
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
24
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Marywood University
Scranton, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.7%
Annual cost
$52,673/yr
Grad earnings
$55,817
SAT avg
1,153
ACT mid
22
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 11.4%
Annual cost
$80,514/yr
Grad earnings
$114,862
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 11.4%
Annual cost
$80,514/yr
Grad earnings
$114,862
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.9%
Annual cost
$85,738/yr
Grad earnings
$111,371
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.9%
Annual cost
$85,738/yr
Grad earnings
$111,371
SAT avg
1,545
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 31 Fee $75
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Public Administration in Pennsylvania?
25 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Public Administration in Pennsylvania, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Public Administration in Pennsylvania?
Widener University leads with median graduate earnings of $70,920 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Public Administration colleges in Pennsylvania have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. 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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