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2024 Best Public Administration Schools in Mississippi

3 Colleges in Mississippi
84 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 3 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 84 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 Mississippi 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

Master's Degrees in Public Admin
Doctor'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 Mississippi. 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.


 

Best Schools for Public Administration in Mississippi

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 Mississippi Schools in Public Admin

1
Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MS
23.1% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Mississippi State University if you wish to pursue a degree in public administration. Mississippi State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Mississippi State. A Best Colleges rank of #284 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mississippi State is a great university overall.

There were about 13 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.

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

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

It is hard to beat Belhaven University if you want to pursue a degree in public administration. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Jackson. This university ranks 9th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 50 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Belhaven in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in public administration from Belhaven University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MS
47.4% Growth in Graduates

Jackson State University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in public administration. Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 11th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were approximately 19 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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
Alabama 500 358
Louisiana 489 121
Arkansas 466 179
West Virginia 410 132

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One of 3 majors within the Public Administration area of study, Public Administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

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