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Best Public Administration Colleges in Louisiana

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

12

Colleges

2,556

Graduates/yr

9

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Louisiana

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Tulane University of Louisiana

Net Price <$30K

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Southeastern Louisiana University

In-State Tuition

Southern University at New Orleans

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Grambling State University

In-State Tuition

Southern University and A & M College

In-State Tuition

University of Louisiana at Monroe

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Louisiana Christian University

Net Price <$30K

University of New Orleans

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Dillard University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Public Administration in Louisiana

Louisiana has 12 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 2,556 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Louisiana 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.