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 49–72 of 118 colleges

University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 88.2%
Annual cost
$25,215/yr
Grad earnings
$61,945
SAT avg
1,186
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $40
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
πŸ› Public Reach ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 25.4%
Annual cost
$23,683/yr
Grad earnings
$61,675
SAT avg
1,323
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 89.8%
Annual cost
$56,738/yr
Grad earnings
$61,106
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
23
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Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 89.8%
Annual cost
$56,738/yr
Grad earnings
$61,106
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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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?
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus leads with median graduate earnings of $64,270 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 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. 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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