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Best Public Administration Colleges in Maryland

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

18
Colleges
3,567
Graduates/yr
15
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Maryland

1
PublicMaster's
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore
1,074
Graduates/yr
$9,827
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicMaster's
Salisbury University
Salisbury
513
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,706
In-State Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
303
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$9,889
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Towson University
Towson
276
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$7,382
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicMaster's
Morgan State University
Baltimore
249
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$5,587
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
243
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$9,238
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
237
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$62,840
Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
$156
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
144
Graduates/yr
$7,632
In-State Tuition
24%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicMaster's
University of Baltimore
Baltimore
135
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$7,442
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
Bowie State University
Bowie
93
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$5,993
In-State Tuition
38%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Coppin State University
Baltimore
54
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$4,933
In-State Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
McDaniel College
Westminster
54
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$48,672
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$13,604
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicAssociate's
Frederick Community College
Frederick
48
Graduates/yr
$6,768
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Prince George's Community College
Largo
36
Graduates/yr
$5,016
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicBachelor's
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
36
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$7,110
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicAssociate's
Cecil College
North East
30
Graduates/yr
$7,290
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hood College
Frederick
30
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$45,120
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$12,803
Net Price <$30K
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PublicBachelor's
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City
12
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$12,116
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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Studying Public Administration in Maryland

Maryland has 18 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 3,567 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maryland 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.