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2024 Best Public Administration Schools in Louisiana

4 Colleges in Louisiana
121 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 4 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 121 degrees in public administration to qualified students.

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

Choosing a Great Public Administration School

Best Public Administration Schools in Louisiana 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

The public admin school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Administration Schools in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana

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.

Top Louisiana Schools in Public Admin

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In LA
29.6% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College if you want to pursue a degree in public administration. Louisiana State University is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge. A Best Colleges rank of #271 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 27 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public administration from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In LA

University of Louisiana at Monroe is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in public administration. ULM is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Monroe. A Best Colleges rank of #1113 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ULM is a great university overall.

There were roughly 28 public administration students who graduated with this degree at ULM in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public administration from University of Louisiana at Monroe

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In LA
47 Public Admin Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in public administration has to take a look at Southern University and A & M College. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 25th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 47 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Southern University and A & M College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in public administration from Southern University and A & M College

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

Grambling State University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in public administration. Located in the town of Grambling, GSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 27th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 4 public administration students who graduated with this degree at GSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public administration from Grambling State University

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In LA
25.0% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Southern University at New Orleans if you wish to pursue a degree in public administration. SUNO is a small public university located in the large city of New Orleans. This university ranks 28th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 8 public administration students who graduated with this degree at SUNO in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public administration from Southern University at New Orleans

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 Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 926
North Carolina 710 436
Georgia 690 399
Virginia 630 523
Tennessee 624 81
South Carolina 530 83
Kentucky 518 118
Mississippi 501 80
Alabama 500 358
Arkansas 466 179
West Virginia 410 132

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