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Best Public Administration Colleges in Wisconsin

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

20

Colleges

2,382

Graduates/yr

10

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Madison

In-State Tuition

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

In-State Tuition

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Superior

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Marian University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Carthage College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Marquette University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Alverno College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Viterbo University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mount Mary University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Norbert College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Northland College

Net Price <$30K

Studying Public Administration in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 20 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 2,382 graduates annually. Of these, 10 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Wisconsin 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.