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Best Public Administration Colleges in Virginia

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

24

Colleges

4,551

Graduates/yr

12

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University

In-State Tuition

George Mason University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Liberty University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

James Madison University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Norfolk State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Radford University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

In-State Tuition

Old Dominion University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mary Baldwin University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bluefield University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Regent University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Virginia State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Longwood University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Christopher Newport University

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitMaster's

Strayer University-Virginia

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Eastern Mennonite University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Virginia Union University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hampton University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Virginia Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Emory & Henry University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Public Administration in Virginia

Virginia has 24 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 4,551 graduates annually. Of these, 12 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Virginia 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.