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Public Administration programs in Minnesota

10 colleges in Minnesota offer Public Administration, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Walden University, Capella University, and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

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.

  • Walden University

    Minneapolis, MN · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $33,817
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,810
    Median debt
    $20,834
  • Capella University

    Minneapolis, MN · 4-year · Private for-profit

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $17,956
    Graduation rate
    20%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,189
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

    Minneapolis, MN · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $16,778
    Graduation rate
    85%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $69,020
  • Hamline University

    Saint Paul, MN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $20,744
    Graduation rate
    60%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $61,106
  • Saint Cloud State University

    Saint Cloud, MN · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Master's degree
    Average net price
    $13,529
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,813
  • Metropolitan State University

    Saint Paul, MN · 4-year · Public

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $16,863
    Graduation rate
    44%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $64,705
  • Winona State University

    Winona, MN · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,503
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,532
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato

    Mankato, MN · 4-year · Public

    Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree
    Average net price
    $19,139
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $56,922
  • North Hennepin Community College

    Brooklyn Park, MN · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $12,186
    Graduation rate
    22%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,142
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

    Winona, MN · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Master's degree
    Average net price
    $11,704
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,170

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