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2024 Best Public Administration Schools in Michigan

10 Colleges in Michigan
386 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.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of public administration. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 386 degrees in public administration during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Public Administration School

Best Public Administration Schools in Michigan 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

Bachelor's Degrees in Public Admin
Master's Degrees in Public Admin
Doctor's Degrees in Public Admin

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Public Administration Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Public Administration in Michigan

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 Michigan Schools in Public Admin

1
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
95 Public Admin Degrees Awarded

Central Michigan University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in public administration. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #402 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Central Michigan is a great university overall.

There were roughly 95 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in public administration from Central Michigan University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
96 Public Admin Degrees Awarded

Grand Valley State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in public administration. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #399 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GVSU is a great university overall.

There were about 96 public administration students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public administration from Grand Valley State University

3
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MI

Oakland University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in public administration. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #447 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Oakland is a great university overall.

There were approximately 24 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Oakland in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MI

Eastern Michigan University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in public administration. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 20th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 25 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MI
33 Public Admin Degrees Awarded

WMU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Kalamazoo. A Best Colleges rank of #335 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 public administration students who graduated with this degree at WMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MI
36.8% Growth in Graduates

Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of University Center. This university ranks 25th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 19 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI
40 Public Admin Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #381 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wayne State is a great university overall.

There were about 40 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent data year.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MI
30.0% Growth in Graduates

Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Marquette. This university ranks 34th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 10 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MI
7.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 13 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UM Dearborn in the most recent year we have data available.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MI

Located in the small city of Flint, UM Flint is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 40th out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 30 public administration students who graduated with this degree at UM Flint in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Public Administration Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Public Administration Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 438
Illinois 870 429
Indiana 737 1,185
Wisconsin 672 91

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