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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.

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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Fitchburg State University

    Fitchburg, MA · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Average net price
    $14,262
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,874
  • 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).