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Public Administration programs in District of Columbia

6 colleges in District of Columbia offer Public Administration, from postbaccalaureate certificate to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from American University, George Washington University, and Strayer University-Global Region.

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.

  • American University

    Washington, DC · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $41,943
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $77,370
  • George Washington University

    Washington, DC · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $36,586
    Graduation rate
    84%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $90,873
  • Strayer University-Global Region

    Washington, DC · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $17,833
    Graduation rate
    14%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,092
  • Georgetown University

    Washington, DC · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $40,815
    Graduation rate
    95%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $103,494
  • Strayer University-District of Columbia

    Washington, DC · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Master's degree
    Graduation rate
    0%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,092
    Median debt
    $40,621
  • University of the District of Columbia

    Washington, DC · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $10,648
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,236

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