2026 Best Public Administration Schools in Idaho

Public Administration is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best public administration schools.

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• Best Public Administration Schools in Idaho

Best Schools for Public Administration in Idaho

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall public administration education in Idaho.

Top Schools in Public Administration

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Boise State University
Boise, ID

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

32 Public Administration Degrees Awarded

$55,582 Median Starting Salary

Boise State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public institution. Boise State University graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Boise State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration program make about $55,582 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete this degree. Get the full public administration details for Boise State University

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Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, ID

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Public Administration Degrees Awarded

$43,853 Median Starting Salary

Brigham Young University Idaho is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in public administration, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Rexburg. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brigham Young University Idaho awarded about 15 public administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration program make about $43,853 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,287. More information about a degree in public administration from Brigham Young University Idaho

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.