Doctoral Degree   USA

Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Public Administration

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

118 Colleges
πŸ“ USA
πŸŽ“ Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 118 colleges

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
🏒 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate N/A
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$89,816
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $60
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Golden Gate University
San Francisco, California
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$87,434
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $40
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Golden Gate University
San Francisco, California
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$87,434
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $65
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Golden Gate University
San Francisco, California
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$87,434
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $65
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Golden Gate University
San Francisco, California
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$87,434
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $65
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New York University
New York, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏒 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Public Administration in USA?
118 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral 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?
George Washington University leads with median graduate earnings of $90,873 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Public Administration colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Loma Linda University, Golden Gate University, Golden Gate University, Golden Gate 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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