Doctoral Degree   California

Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Public Administration

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

9 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–9 of 9 colleges in California

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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — apply anytimeFee $65
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University of La Verne
La Verne, California
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 48.5%
Annual cost
$61,564/yr
Grad earnings
$65,464
SAT avg
1,116
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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University of La Verne
La Verne, California
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 48.5%
Annual cost
$61,564/yr
Grad earnings
$65,464
SAT avg
1,116
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Public Administration in California?
9 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Public Administration in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Public Administration in California?
Loma Linda University leads with median graduate earnings of $89,816 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Public Administration colleges in California 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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