Best Public Administration Schools Near Wyoming, MI (2026)

Wyoming, Michigan has 7 accredited schools offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $7,350 to $39,350 per year for indexed programs. Wyoming has a population of about 76,865. Median household income is $72,163 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning public administration-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $101,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Public Administration Schools to Wyoming

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


Public Administration Wages Near Wyoming

Wyoming is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). 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$84,280Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$88,251
Urban and Regional Planner$80,140Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$83,916
General and Operations Manager$101,720Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$106,513
Management Analyst$81,710Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$85,560

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.


Wyoming at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population76,865Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,163Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Wyoming. The closest is Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI (6.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saginaw Valley State University (97.7 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Wyoming are: General and Operations Manager ($101,720), Social and Community Service Manager ($84,280), Management Analyst ($81,710). 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 Grand Rapids instead of Wyoming?

Grand Rapids, MI is 5.5 miles from Wyoming 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 Wyoming an affordable place to study public administration?

Wyoming’s median household income of $72,163 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wyoming 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 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.