Public Administration · Alaska
Public Administration colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 6 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Public Administration programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Public Administration trains graduates for careers in government, nonprofits, and public-private partnerships, combining policy analysis with management practice.
Schools in Alaska that offer Public Administration
Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK · Community College · Private
Tuition
$10,976
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
255
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$20,760
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
541
Ilisagvik College
Barrow, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$5,260
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
175
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$6,960
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,160
Public Administration programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 6 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
6
Public / private
4 / 2
Universities / 2-year
5 / 1
Cities represented
4
In-state tuition range
$5,260–$20,760
Median in-state tuition
$8,103
Lowest published in-state tuition
Ilisagvik College
$5,260
Most selective
University of Alaska Southeast
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Public Administration program
- Public administration theory
- Public policy analysis
- Public budgeting and finance
- Public-sector HR and personnel
- Program evaluation
- Government and nonprofit management
- Constitutional and administrative law
- Capstone project
Where a Public Administration degree can lead
- Government Program Manager
- Nonprofit Executive Director
- Policy Analyst
- Public Affairs Specialist
- City Manager (with MPA)
- Foundation Program Officer
Typical pay: $45,000–$72,000 early-career
A Public Administration major covers public policy, public-sector management, public budgeting and finance, public-sector HR, and program evaluation. Programs are often offered alongside or in conjunction with a Master of Public Administration (MPA), many schools allow accelerated 4+1 BSPA + MPA paths. Coursework emphasizes the difference between public-sector and private-sector decision-making (constitutional constraints, transparency, equity, multiple stakeholder accountability).
Graduates work in federal, state, and local government, nonprofits, NGOs, public-private partnerships, and policy research. The MPA is the standard senior-level credential for senior public-sector roles.
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