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2027 Best Public Administration Schools in Mississippi

3 Colleges in the United States
62 Public Administration Degrees Awarded
$48,024 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Administration degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their public administration programs.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best public administration schools.

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Best Schools for Public Administration in Mississippi

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

Top Schools in Public Administration

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Mississippi State University crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University tops our 2027 ranking of the best public administration schools. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Public Administration graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,383 early in their careers. Mississippi State University graduates carry a median of $23,969 in student loans. Get the full public administration details for Mississippi State University

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Belhaven University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public administration, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Belhaven University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration program make about $48,665 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $34,181. Get the full public administration details for Belhaven University

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A rank of #3 makes Mississippi Valley State University one of the top schools for public administration. Located in the rural area of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a mid-sized public university. About 27% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 public administration students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Valley State University in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in public administration from Mississippi Valley State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

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

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