2023 Most Popular Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Public Administration Master's Degree School for You
Public Administration is the #23 most popular major in the country with 13,571 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Most Popular Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 105 schools in the Southeast Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Public Administration program at each school on the list.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public admin majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Public Administration Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Liberty University to be the most popular school for public administration students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
About 45% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 55% are male.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Barry University is a great place for public administration students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Miami, Barry University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 55% of the public admin majors at the school.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great place for public administration students working on their master’s degree. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.
About 47% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 53% are male.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. A-State is a large public school located in the small city of Jonesboro.
Women make up 60% of the public admin majors at the school.
Full Public Administration at Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Central Florida is a great place for public administration students working on their master’s degree. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
About 68% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 32% are male.
American Public University System landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree public administration programs. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
Of the 88 students majoring in public admin at American Military University, 53% are male and 47% are female.
Florida International University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.
Of the 86 students majoring in public admin at FIU, 30% are male and 70% are female.
Full Public Administration at Florida International University Report
George Mason University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.
Of the 81 students majoring in public admin at GMU, 42% are male and 58% are female.
With a ranking of #9, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration students working on their master’s degree. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Athens.
Women make up 61% of the public admin majors at the school.
Troy University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.
Women make up 75% of the public admin majors at the school.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 60 students majoring in public admin at UNC Chapel Hill, 33% are male and 67% are female.
Read full report on Public Administration at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina Central University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public administration students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 77% of the public admin majors at the school.
Read full report on Public Administration at North Carolina Central University
Florida State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree public administration programs. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tallahassee.
Women make up 53% of the public admin majors at the school.
Full Public Administration at Florida State University Report
Southern University and A & M College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public administration students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 47 students majoring in public admin at Southern University and A & M College, 17% are male and 83% are female.
Full Public Administration at Southern University and A & M College Report
Belhaven University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 93% of the students majoring in public admin at the school are women while 7% are male.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Public Administration students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Public Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA |
| 17 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| 17 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 19 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
| 19 | Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA |
| 21 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC |
Best Public Administration Colleges by State
Explore the best public administration colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 489 |
| Florida | 638 |
| Georgia | 401 |
| North Carolina | 379 |
| Tennessee | 97 |
| Kentucky | 122 |
| Louisiana | 113 |
| Alabama | 378 |
| South Carolina | 88 |
| Mississippi | 84 |
| Arkansas | 172 |
| West Virginia | 132 |
Public Administration Related Majors
Public Administration is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
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 25 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to The Official CTBTO Photostream.
.jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.