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Public Administration programs in Alabama

12 colleges in Alabama offer Public Administration, from bachelor's degree to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Columbia Southern University, Auburn University, and Troy University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Public Administration. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Columbia Southern University

    Orange Beach, AL · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,580
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $63,534
  • Auburn University

    Auburn, AL · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research) Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $24,323
    Graduation rate
    82%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $65,337
  • Troy University

    Troy, AL · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $16,527
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,062
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $18,749
    Graduation rate
    64%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,501
  • The University of Alabama

    Tuscaloosa, AL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree Doctorate (professional)
    Average net price
    $22,420
    Graduation rate
    73%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,221
  • Jacksonville State University

    Jacksonville, AL · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $14,279
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,235
  • University of South Alabama

    Mobile, AL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $17,648
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,379
  • Auburn University at Montgomery

    Montgomery, AL · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $13,224
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,391
  • Samford University

    Birmingham, AL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $32,622
    Graduation rate
    77%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,469
  • Strayer University-Alabama

    Birmingham, AL · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Master's degree
    Graduation rate
    0%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,092
    Median debt
    $40,621
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville

    Huntsville, AL · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $18,796
    Graduation rate
    64%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $61,767
  • Talladega College

    Talladega, AL · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,560
    Graduation rate
    31%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,229

Program 44.0401, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).