Best colleges for Public Administration in Arizona
Ranked by graduate earnings
Grand Canyon University, Arizona State University Campus Immersion and Northern Arizona University award the most Public Administration degrees in Arizona: 233, 61 and 45 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Arizona colleges offer Public Administration and award 626 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Public Administration program focuses on the principles and practices involved in managing public sector organizations and services. It is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers that contribute to the effective…
Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arizona Tucson Public · Bachelor's degree | $39,136 | 29 | 68% | — | $21,000 |
| 2 | The University of Arizona Global Campus Chandler Public · Bachelor's degree Online Small program | $65,503 | 6 | 11% | $26,445 | $41,250 |
| 3 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree Online | $61,790 | 218 | 21% | $15,478 | $45,656 |
Colleges awarding the most Public Administration degrees in Arizona
Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix Private not-for-profit | 233 | Not reported |
| 2 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe Public | 61 | Not reported |
| 3 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Public | 45 | Not reported |
| 4 | University of Arizona Tucson Public | 29 | $39,136 |
ShowHide the other 4 Arizona colleges offering Public Administration
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Phoenix-Arizona (Online) | Phoenix | Private for-profit | 218 |
| Rio Salado College | Tempe | Public | 27 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix | Public | 7 |
| The University of Arizona Global Campus (Online) | Chandler | Public | 6 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021).
Top skills
What General and Operations Managers earn in Arizona
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Public Administration programs in Arizona.
Which Arizona colleges award the most Public Administration degrees?+
Grand Canyon University (233 graduates a year), Arizona State University Campus Immersion (61 graduates a year) and Northern Arizona University (45 graduates a year) award the most Public Administration degrees in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Arizona colleges offer Public Administration.
Which Public Administration program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Arizona tops the list at $39,136. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do General and Operations Managers earn in Arizona?+
The average annual wage for General and Operations Managers in Arizona is $125,200 (median $94,800), across about 110,480 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Public Administration program?+
The Public Administration program focuses on the principles and practices involved in managing public sector organizations and services. It is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers that contribute to the effective…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, monitoring, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for General and Operations Managers?+
The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 308,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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