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Best Public Administration Colleges in Connecticut

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

17

Colleges

3,093

Graduates/yr

6

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Connecticut

University of Connecticut

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Sacred Heart University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Connecticut State Community College

In-State Tuition

Southern Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitMaster's

Post University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Yale University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of Saint Joseph

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Central Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Western Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Trinity College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of New Haven

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Quinnipiac University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Bridgeport

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Albertus Magnus College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Goodwin University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Fairfield University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Public Administration in Connecticut

Connecticut has 17 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 3,093 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Connecticut 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.