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Best Public Administration Colleges in Florida

25 accredited institutions in Florida offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

25

Colleges

5,772

Graduates/yr

12

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Florida

University of Central Florida

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Florida Atlantic University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Florida International University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of South Florida

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Barry University

Net Price <$30K

Florida State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Saint Leo University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Indian River State College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Florida State College at Jacksonville

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Palm Beach State College

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitBachelor's

Rasmussen University-Florida

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of West Florida

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southeastern University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of Miami

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of North Florida

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

St Petersburg College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Flagler College

Saint Augustine

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Jacksonville University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Lynn University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitDoctoral

Albizu University-Miami

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Warner University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Ana G. Mendez University

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Florida Memorial University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Public Administration in Florida

Florida has 25 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 5,772 graduates annually. Of these, 12 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Florida residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.