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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 β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

304 Colleges
πŸ“ USA
πŸŽ“ Professional Certificate

Showing 289–304 of 304 colleges

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 97.1%
Annual cost
$23,520/yr
Grad earnings
$43,889
SAT avg
977
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $45
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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
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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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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Troy University
Troy, Alabama
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.6%
Annual cost
$21,816/yr
Grad earnings
$42,062
SAT avg
1,086
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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South College
Knoxville, Tennessee
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$30,181/yr
Grad earnings
$36,642
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $50
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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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?
Western Kentucky University leads with median graduate earnings of $43,889 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 Western Kentucky University, Indiana University-Northwest, Walden University, Tennessee State 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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