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Best Public Administration Colleges in Kansas

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

16

Colleges

1,611

Graduates/yr

9

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Kansas

University of Kansas

In-State Tuition

Wichita State University

In-State Tuition

Washburn University

In-State Tuition

Fort Hays State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Kansas State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Newman University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Pittsburg State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Central Christian College of Kansas

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bethel College-North Newton

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

McPherson College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Haskell Indian Nations University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Kansas Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Barton County Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Dodge City Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Public Administration in Kansas

Kansas has 16 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 1,611 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Kansas 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.