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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Public Administration

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

304 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–24 of 304 colleges

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 $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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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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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Public Administration in USA?
304 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate 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?
Northwestern University leads with median graduate earnings of $89,363 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Public Administration colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Golden Gate 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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