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2023 Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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Finding the Best Public Administration Master's Degree School for You

Public Administration is the #23 most popular major in Mississippi with 84 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Mississippi to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi

The colleges and universities below are the best for public admin majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Public Administration

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi State University the best school in Mississippi for public administration students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

Out of the 3 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Belhaven University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson.

Full Public Administration at Belhaven University Report

Out of the 3 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Jackson State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Public Administration Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Public Administration Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 489
Florida 638
Georgia 401
North Carolina 379
Tennessee 97
Kentucky 122
Louisiana 113
Alabama 378
South Carolina 88
Arkansas 172
West Virginia 132

One of 5 majors within the area of study, public administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Public Admin

Related Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 33,631
Public Policy 3,737
Human Services 1,277
Community Organization & Advocacy 741
Other Public Administration 295

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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