Port Huron, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering public administration programs. Port Huron has a population of about 28,724. Median household income is $49,377 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning public administration-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $104,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Public Administration Schools to Port Huron
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Port Huron, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Port Huron 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Port Huron.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,612
Avg net price
$9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 133
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,493
Avg net price
$12,766/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 160
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,649
Avg net price
$9,492/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 93
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,230
Avg net price
$7,007/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 80
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,793
Avg net price
$15,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 156
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,955
Avg net price
$10,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,898
Avg net price
$7,761/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,874
Avg net price
$17,597/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 183
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan public administration page.
Public Administration Wages Near Port Huron
Port Huron is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Social and Community Service Manager | $86,450 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $86,191 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $82,080 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $81,834 |
| General and Operations Manager | $104,010 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $103,699 |
| Management Analyst | $100,570 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $100,269 |
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.
Port Huron at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 28,724 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,377 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Port Huron-Area Cities With Public Administration Programs
- Sterling Heights, MI – 40.9 mi away (132,427 pop)
- Saint Clair Shores, MI – 41.0 mi away (59,775 pop)
- Roseville, MI – 41.4 mi away (47,602 pop)
- Rochester Hills, MI – 42.5 mi away (73,422 pop)
- Eastpointe, MI – 44.0 mi away (32,673 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public administration schools are near Port Huron, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Port Huron. The closest is Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI (44.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (78.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public administration roles near Port Huron?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Port Huron are: General and Operations Manager ($104,010), Management Analyst ($100,570), Social and Community Service Manager ($86,450). 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 Sterling Heights instead of Port Huron?
Sterling Heights, MI is 40.9 miles from Port Huron 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 Port Huron an affordable place to study public administration?
Port Huron’s median household income of $49,377 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Huron 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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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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