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Best Public Administration Colleges in Alabama

19 accredited institutions in Alabama offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

19

Colleges

2,376

Graduates/yr

13

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Alabama

Troy University

In-State Tuition

The University of Alabama

In-State Tuition

University of North Alabama

In-State Tuition

Jacksonville State University

In-State Tuition

Alabama A & M University

In-State Tuition

Auburn University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Alabama at Birmingham

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Alabama State University

In-State Tuition

University of South Alabama

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Samford University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Auburn University at Montgomery

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Montevallo

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Oakwood University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Talladega College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Tuskegee University

Net Price <$30K

University of Alabama in Huntsville

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitMaster's

South University-Montgomery

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Lawson State Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Public Administration in Alabama

Alabama has 19 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 2,376 graduates annually. Of these, 13 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Alabama residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.