2024 Best Public Administration Schools in Florida
12
Colleges in Florida
997
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Ranked #49 in popularity,
public administration is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Public Administration Schools in Florida ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 997 degrees in public administration to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Public Administration School
The public admin program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Public Administration rankings. For our Best Overall Public Administration School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Public Administration Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Administration Schools in Florida ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
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Best Schools for Public Administration in Florida
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the public admin degree levels they offer.
10 Top Florida Schools in Public Admin
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
266
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Florida International University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #183 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.
There were about 266 public administration students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from Florida International UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
203
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
University of Central Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #193 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.
There were about 203 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from University of Central FloridaDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In FL
72
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Florida State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration. Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 72 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from Florida State UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
162
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in public administration has to look into Barry University. Located in the large suburb of Miami, Barry University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 21st out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were roughly 162 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Barry University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from Barry UniversityDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In FL
73
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #484 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FAU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 73 public administration students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public administration from Florida Atlantic UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In FL
UNF is a large public university located in the city of Jacksonville. This university ranks 15th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 21 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UNF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from University of North FloridaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In FL
Located in the large suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 25th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were about 25 public administration students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public administration from Florida Gulf Coast UniversityLocated in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #229 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.
There were approximately 28 public administration students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from University of South Florida - Main CampusMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In FL
33
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #310 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NUS Florida is a great university overall.
There were approximately 33 public administration students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from Nova Southeastern UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In FL
Flagler St. Augustine is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small suburb of Saint Augustine. This college ranks 46th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were approximately 20 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Flagler St. Augustine in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public administration from Flagler College - St Augustine
