Best Public Administration Schools Near Moscow, ID (2026)

Moscow, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $8,586 to $28,320 per year for indexed programs. Moscow has a population of about 25,868. Median household income is $56,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning public administration-related role is Management Analyst at a median $88,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Public Administration Schools to Moscow

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

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


Public Administration Wages Near Moscow

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide)
Social and Community Service Manager$79,120
Urban and Regional Planner$76,500
General and Operations Manager$80,390
Management Analyst$88,710

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.


Moscow at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,868Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,497Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+54.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public administration schools are near Moscow, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Moscow. The closest is University of Idaho in Moscow, ID (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Washington University (59.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public administration roles in Idaho?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles in Idaho are: Management Analyst ($88,710), General and Operations Manager ($80,390), Social and Community Service Manager ($79,120). Wages for Moscow workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Pullman instead of Moscow?

Pullman, WA is 7.8 miles from Moscow 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 Moscow an affordable place to study public administration?

Moscow’s median household income of $56,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moscow while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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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Data verified: August 11, 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.