Best Public Administration Schools Near Burton, MI (2026)

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

Burton, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering public administration programs. Burton has a population of about 29,529. Median household income is $57,767 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Flint, MI metro area, the top-earning public administration-related role is Management Analyst at a median $85,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Administration Schools to Burton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Burton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Burton 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 Burton. 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

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 4.0 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 30.2 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 39.6 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 50.9 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 51.5 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 52.2 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 70.1 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,898
Avg net price $7,761/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 71.2 miles from Burton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Administration Wages Near Burton

Burton is part of the Flint, MI metro area (BLS area code 22420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Social and Community Service Manager$82,530Flint, MI$88,742
Urban and Regional Planner$62,400Flint, MI$67,097
General and Operations Manager$83,020Flint, MI$89,269
Management Analyst$85,380Flint, MI$91,806

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.

Burton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,529Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,767Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public administration schools are near Burton, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Burton. The closest is University of Michigan-Flint in Flint, MI (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (51.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Burton are: Management Analyst ($85,380), General and Operations Manager ($83,020), Social and Community Service Manager ($82,530). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Flint instead of Burton?

Flint, MI is 4.2 miles from Burton 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 Burton an affordable place to study public administration?

Burton’s median household income of $57,767 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Burton

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

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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