Best Public Administration Schools in Nevada

Nevada has 2 colleges offering Public Administration programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 118 recent graduates. Graduates in Nevada earn $47,850 on average within two years — 12% above the national average of $42,555, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

2
Schools in NV
$47,850
NV Avg. Earnings
$42,555
National Avg.
62
Schools Nationally

Public Administration Schools in Nevada, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Nevada-Las Vegas logo

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public

$41,205
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,658
Graduates: 77
Acceptance: 96.3%
#2
U

University of Phoenix-Nevada

Las Vegas, NV ·

$54,494
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $52,336
Graduates: 41
Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Public Administration in Nevada?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranks #1 for Public Administration in Nevada with median graduate earnings of $41,205 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Public Administration programs in the state.
How much do Public Administration graduates earn in Nevada?
Public Administration graduates in Nevada earn an average of $47,850 within two years of graduation. This is 12% above the national average of $42,555 for this major.
What is the hardest Public Administration school to get into in Nevada?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is the most selective Public Administration program in Nevada with an acceptance rate of 96.3%. The average acceptance rate across Public Administration programs in the state is 96.3%.

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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.