Best Public Administration Schools in Michigan
Michigan has 3 colleges offering Public Administration programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 129 recent graduates. Graduates in Michigan earn $33,038 on average within two years — 22% below the national average of $42,555. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.
3
Schools in MI
$33,038
MI Avg. Earnings
$42,555
National Avg.
62
Schools Nationally
Public Administration Schools in Michigan, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Public
$30,173
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,693
Graduates: 25
Acceptance: 82.0%
#2
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Public
$33,880
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $34,390
Graduates: 104
Acceptance: 94.7%
#3
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · Public
$35,060
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 81.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Public Administration in Michigan?
Wayne State University ranks #1 for Public Administration in Michigan with median graduate earnings of $30,173 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Public Administration programs in the state.
How much do Public Administration graduates earn in Michigan?
Public Administration graduates in Michigan earn an average of $33,038 within two years of graduation. This is 22% below the national average of $42,555 for this major.
What is the hardest Public Administration school to get into in Michigan?
Eastern Michigan University is the most selective Public Administration program in Michigan with an acceptance rate of 81.3%. The average acceptance rate across Public Administration programs in the state is 86.0%.
Other Popular Majors in Michigan
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $78,199 Computer Engineering $77,621 Industrial Engineering $73,496 Chemical Engineering $73,272 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $72,128 Materials Engineering $71,516 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians $70,187 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $69,677
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.