26 Master's Programs in Public Administration

Top universities for Public Administration

Ranked by how many public administration programs each one runs — the count is next to the name.

• Murray State University (5)
• Lindenwood University (2)
• Ball State University (1)
• Central Michigan University (1)
• Fairfield University (1)
• Indiana University Bloomington (1)
• Jamk University of Applied Sciences (1)
• Jacksonville State University (1)
• Jilin University (JLU) (1)
• California Baptist University (1)

January intake

6 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Public Administration - Public and Community Health — Murray State University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Public Administration — Murray State University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Public Administration - Nonprofit Organizations — Murray State University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Public Administration - Healthcare Administration — Murray State University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Public Administration Financial and Management Expert — Jamk University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Public Administration - Economic Development — Murray State University · starts Jan 2027

Online Masters (MS) in Public Administration: common questions

How many public administration programs are there online?

26 public administration masters programs at 21 universities taught online are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a public administration degree cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in public administration is 15,822 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 14,470 USD and 21,307 USD a year.

Can I study public administration in English?

Yes — 100% of the public administration programs in our catalog are taught in English (26 of 26).