Public Administration programs in Massachusetts
15 colleges in Massachusetts offer Public Administration, from bachelor's degree to certificate (under 12 weeks). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Harvard University, Northeastern University, and Anna Maria College.
Colleges
Sorted by graduates in Public Administration. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Master's degree- Average net price
- $19,066
- Graduation rate
- 98%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $101,817
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Northeastern University
Boston, MA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Master's degree Doctorate (research)- Average net price
- $30,915
- Graduation rate
- 91%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $92,538
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Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Master's degree- Average net price
- $28,333
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,651
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Suffolk University
Boston, MA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree- Average net price
- $29,618
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $67,506
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Clark University
Worcester, MA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $28,714
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $62,381
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Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · 4-year · Public
Master's degree- Average net price
- $16,721
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,346
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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $20,927
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $68,804
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree- Average net price
- $17,163
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $64,874
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University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · 4-year · Public
Master's degree- Average net price
- $17,707
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $65,865
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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Master's degree- Average net price
- $37,927
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $75,584
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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA · 4-year · Public
Master's degree Certificate (under 12 weeks)- Average net price
- $16,383
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,466
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Framingham State University
Framingham, MA · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree- Average net price
- $16,114
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $52,349
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Boston University
Boston, MA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Master's degree- Average net price
- $24,402
- Graduation rate
- 89%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $83,238
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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $14,262
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,874
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Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Master's degree- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $92,538
- Median debt
- $24,250
- Undergrads
- 1,802
Program 44.0401, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).