How many colleges in Washington offer Public Administration programs?

CampusPin currently lists 47 U.S. colleges and universities in Washington that offer Public Administration programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Public Administration program in Washington?

Among the 47 Public Administration programs listed in Washington, published in-state tuition ranges from $3,969 to $61,492 (median around $12,559). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Public Administration degree lead to?

A Public Administration degree commonly leads to roles such as Government Program Manager, Nonprofit Executive Director, Policy Analyst, Public Affairs Specialist. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $45,000–$72,000 early-career.

Can I apply to a Public Administration program in Washington with the Common App?

Many Public Administration programs in Washington accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Public Administration colleges in Washington

CampusPin lists 47 U.S. colleges in Washington 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 Washington that offer Public Administration

Public Administration programs in Washington: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 47 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

26 / 21

Universities / 2-year

44 / 3

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$3,969–$61,492

Median in-state tuition

$12,559

Lowest published in-state tuition

Northwest Indian College

$3,969

Most selective

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

43% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

67,801 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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