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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).