2026 Best Public Administration Schools in Nebraska

Public Administration degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for public administration students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Public Administration Schools in Nebraska

Best Schools for Public Administration in Nebraska

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall public administration education in Nebraska.

Top Schools in Public Administration

1

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Public Administration Degrees Awarded

$64,369 Median Starting Salary

Creighton University tops our 2026 ranking of the best public administration schools. Set in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 15 public administration degrees were awarded at Creighton University in the most recent year. Public Administration graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $64,369 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public administration from Creighton University

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

50 Public Administration Degrees Awarded

$58,548 Median Starting Salary

University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best public administration schools. This large public university is located in the city of Omaha. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 public administration degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public administration degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha generally make around $58,548. Students borrow a median of $21,783 to complete this degree. Read more about the public administration program at University Of Nebraska At Omaha

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.