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Best Public Administration Colleges in Kentucky

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

25

Colleges

6,162

Graduates/yr

17

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Kentucky

University of Kentucky

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Campbellsville University

Net Price <$30K

University of Louisville

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Lindsey Wilson College

Net Price <$30K

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of the Cumberlands

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Kentucky University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Western Kentucky University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Murray State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Morehead State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Brescia University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Spalding University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

University of Pikeville

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Hazard Community and Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Jefferson Community and Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Asbury University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Gateway Community and Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Kentucky State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Madisonville Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Hopkinsville Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Maysville Community and Technical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Kentucky Christian University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Public Administration in Kentucky

Kentucky has 25 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 6,162 graduates annually. Of these, 17 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Kentucky 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.