Best Public Administration Schools Near Nixa, MO (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Nixa, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $8,960 to $36,745 per year for indexed programs. Nixa has a population of about 24,131. Median household income is $80,491 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MO metro area, the top-earning public administration-related role is Management Analyst at a median $79,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Administration Schools to Nixa

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

Public Administration Wages Near Nixa

Nixa is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Social and Community Service Manager$72,820Springfield, MO$82,190
Urban and Regional Planner$75,020Springfield, MO$84,673
General and Operations Manager$76,290Springfield, MO$86,106
Management Analyst$79,310Springfield, MO$89,515

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.

Nixa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,131Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$80,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public administration schools are near Nixa, MO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Nixa. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (10.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas (83.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Nixa are: Management Analyst ($79,310), General and Operations Manager ($76,290), Urban and Regional Planner ($75,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Springfield instead of Nixa?

Springfield, MO is 10.3 miles from Nixa 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 Nixa an affordable place to study public administration?

Nixa’s median household income of $80,491 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nixa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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.

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