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 97–118 of 118 colleges

Northcentral University
San Diego, California
🏒 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate N/A
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$48,414
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$42,810
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.6%
Annual cost
$23,828/yr
Grad earnings
$42,730
SAT avg
1,017
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $25
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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,029/yr
Grad earnings
$42,189
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 91%
Annual cost
$28,611/yr
Grad earnings
$39,060
SAT avg
974
ACT mid
18
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $25
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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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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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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?
Western Michigan University leads with median graduate earnings of $53,562 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 Northcentral University, University of Akron Main Campus, University of Akron Main Campus, University of Akron 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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