Best Public Administration Schools Near Kingman, AZ (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kingman, Arizona has 1 accredited school offering public administration programs. Kingman has a population of about 33,850. Median household income is $60,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning public administration-related role is Urban and Regional Planner at a median $102,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Administration Schools to Kingman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Kingman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kingman city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Kingman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 133.4 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 176

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 159.5 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 169.2 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,752
Avg net price $13,520/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ 170.6 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,015
Avg net price $8,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 172.0 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Chandler, AZ 183.7 miles from Kingman
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,111
Avg net price $12,726/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 271.2 miles from Kingman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,979
Avg net price $16,674/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona public administration page.

Public Administration Wages Near Kingman

Kingman is part of the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area (BLS area code 29420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Social and Community Service Manager$75,740Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ$80,489
Urban and Regional Planner$102,400AZ statewide$108,820
General and Operations Manager$74,050Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ$78,693
Management Analyst$76,450Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ$81,243

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Kingman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,418Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public administration schools are near Kingman, AZ?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Kingman. The closest is University of Nevada-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV (88.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Nevada-Las Vegas (88.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public administration roles near Kingman?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Kingman are: Urban and Regional Planner ($102,400), Management Analyst ($76,450), Social and Community Service Manager ($75,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bullhead City instead of Kingman?

Bullhead City, AZ is 30.6 miles from Kingman and has its own set of local public administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kingman an affordable place to study public administration?

Kingman’s median household income of $60,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingman while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Kingman

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kingman:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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