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Best Public Administration Colleges in Michigan

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

37

Colleges

5,994

Graduates/yr

23

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Michigan

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

In-State Tuition

Wayne State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Central Michigan University

In-State Tuition

Grand Valley State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Michigan University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Spring Arbor University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Oakland University

Rochester Hills

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Michigan State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Western Michigan University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Ferris State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Washtenaw Community College

In-State Tuition

Northern Michigan University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Michigan-Flint

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Siena Heights University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Grace Christian University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Madonna University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Macomb Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Calvin University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Henry Ford College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Andrews University

Berrien Springs

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Bay de Noc Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Cornerstone University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Detroit Mercy

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Lansing Community College

In-State Tuition

University of Michigan-Dearborn

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kellogg Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Southwestern Michigan College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Gogebic Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Wayne County Community College District

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Aquinas College

Net Price <$30K

Studying Public Administration in Michigan

Michigan has 37 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 5,994 graduates annually. Of these, 23 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Michigan 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.