2024 Best Public Administration Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
9
Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
557
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.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 557 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
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Public Administration Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list to help you make the college 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.
When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Featured Public Administration Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MBA in Public Administration
Fit new strategic skills into your public service passion and goals when you earn an MBA in Public Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn More
Best Schools for Public Administration in the Rocky Mountains Region
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 Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Public Admin
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In UT
44
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat University of Utah if you wish to pursue a degree in public administration. Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #151 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.
There were about 44 public administration students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public administration from University of UtahDoctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
125
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in public administration has to look into University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. CU Anschutz is a very large public university located in the city of Denver. This university ranks 7th out of 33 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were about 125 public administration students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In UT
90
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Brigham Young University - Provo is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in public administration. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.
There were about 90 public administration students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from Brigham Young University - ProvoMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ID
40
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
Boise State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration. Boise State is a very large public university located in the city of Boise. A Best Colleges rank of #526 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boise State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 40 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Boise State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in public administration from Boise State UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CO
53
Public Admin Degrees Awarded
UCCS is a large public university located in the city of Colorado Springs. This university ranks 16th out of 33 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.
There were about 53 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UCCS in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in public administration from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
