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2024 Best Public Administration Schools in West Virginia

2 Colleges in West Virginia
132 Public Admin Degrees Awarded
$48,424 Avg Early-Career Salary
Public Administration is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #60 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Public Administration Schools in West Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 132 degrees in public administration to qualified students.

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Best Schools for Public Administration in West Virginia

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 West Virginia Schools in Public Admin

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Public Admin Degrees Awarded
$60,442 Median Starting Salary

American Public University System is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #144 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means American Military University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 88 public administration students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year. Those public administration students who get their degree from American Public University System receive $12,018 more than the typical public admin student.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Public Admin Degrees Awarded
52.9% Growth in Graduates

West Virginia University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public administration. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were roughly 34 public administration students who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the public admin program report average early career income of $40,377.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WV

West Virginia State University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in public administration. WVSU is a small public university located in the midsize suburb of Institute. This university ranks 22nd out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were roughly 10 public administration students who graduated with this degree at WVSU in the most recent data year.

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Best Public Administration Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 399
Florida 282 926
North Carolina 279 436
Virginia 274 523
Tennessee 269 81
South Carolina 248 83
Kentucky 244 118
Louisiana 242 121
Mississippi 234 80
Arkansas 234 179
Alabama 233 358

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One of 4 majors within the Public Administration & Social Service area of study, Public Administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

Public Admin Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 132

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Majors Similar to Public Admin

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Policy 23
Human Services 17
Community Organization & Advocacy 16

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