Masters Degree   South Carolina

Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Public Administration

10 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

10 Colleges
📍 South Carolina
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–10 of 10 colleges in South Carolina

Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by May 1 Fee $70
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 38.1%
Annual cost
$34,494/yr
Grad earnings
$71,513
SAT avg
1,341
ACT mid
30
Apply by Oct 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 72%
Annual cost
$30,731/yr
Grad earnings
$56,416
SAT avg
1,238
ACT mid
26
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 1 Fee $60
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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 72%
Annual cost
$30,731/yr
Grad earnings
$56,416
SAT avg
1,238
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $60
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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 72%
Annual cost
$30,731/yr
Grad earnings
$56,416
SAT avg
1,238
ACT mid
26
Apply by Oct 15 Decision Dec 1 Fee $60
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South University-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$31,298/yr
Grad earnings
$34,421
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Public Administration in South Carolina?
10 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Public Administration in South Carolina, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Public Administration in South Carolina?
Clemson University leads with median graduate earnings of $71,513 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Public Administration colleges in South Carolina have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Strayer University-South Carolina, South University-Columbia. 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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