Public Administration programs in Rhode Island
4 colleges in Rhode Island offer Public Administration, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to master's degree. The most graduates in 2023-24 came from University of Rhode Island, Roger Williams University, and Rhode Island 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.
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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree- Average net price
- $21,440
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $69,743
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Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Bachelor's degree Master's degree- Average net price
- $37,999
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $70,266
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $9,478
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $56,318
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Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, RI · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Master's degree- Average net price
- $20,252
- Graduation rate
- 0%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,418
Program 44.0401, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).