Public Administration · Delaware
Public Administration colleges in Delaware
CampusPin lists 5 U.S. colleges in Delaware 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 Delaware that offer Public Administration
Delaware State University
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$10,314
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
5,517
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$4,965
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,012
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$13,440
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
1,006
University of Delaware
Newark, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$16,080
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
23,261
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$12,330
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,820
Public Administration programs in Delaware: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 5 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
5
Public / private
3 / 2
Universities / 2-year
5 / 0
Cities represented
4
In-state tuition range
$4,965–$16,080
Median in-state tuition
$12,330
Lowest published in-state tuition
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
$4,965
Most selective
Delaware State University
62% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Delaware
23,261 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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