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Best Public Administration Colleges in Georgia

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

29

Colleges

3,162

Graduates/yr

18

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Georgia

University of Georgia

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Georgia State University

In-State Tuition

Valdosta State University

In-State Tuition

Kennesaw State University

In-State Tuition

Albany State University

In-State Tuition

Savannah State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Clark Atlanta University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

In-State Tuition

Georgia College & State University

In-State Tuition

Clayton State University

In-State Tuition

University of West Georgia

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mercer University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Gordon State College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Thomas University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Georgia Military College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Fort Valley State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southern Regional Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Dalton State College

In-State Tuition

Georgia Southern University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Shorter University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Reinhardt University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

College of Coastal Georgia

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Emory University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Young Harris College

Net Price <$30K

Private For-ProfitMaster's

South University-Savannah

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Oglethorpe University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Spelman College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Point University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Public Administration in Georgia

Georgia has 29 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 3,162 graduates annually. Of these, 18 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Georgia 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.