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Best Public Administration Colleges in District of Columbia

8 accredited institutions in District of Columbia offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8

Colleges

2,223

Graduates/yr

1

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in District of Columbia

Private NonprofitMaster's

American University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

George Washington University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Georgetown University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Howard University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

The Catholic University of America

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Gallaudet University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of the District of Columbia

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitMaster's

Strayer University-District of Columbia

Studying Public Administration in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 8 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 2,223 graduates annually. Of these, 1 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for District of Columbia 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.