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Best Public Administration Schools Near Springfield, MO (2026)
Springfield, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $8,960 to $36,745 per year for indexed programs. Springfield has a population of about 169,432. Median household income is $45,984 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.3% 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 Springfield
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Springfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Springfield 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 Springfield
Springfield 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Manager | $72,820 | Springfield, MO | $82,190 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $75,020 | Springfield, MO | $84,673 |
| General and Operations Manager | $76,290 | Springfield, MO | $86,106 |
| Management Analyst | $79,310 | Springfield, 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.
Springfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 169,432 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,984 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Springfield-Area Cities With Public Administration Programs
- Nixa, MO – 10.3 mi away (21,201 pop)
- Branson, MO – 37.6 mi away (24,603 pop)
- Joplin, MO – 67.1 mi away (86,144 pop)
- Bella Vista, AR – 73.9 mi away (28,406 pop)
- Rogers, AR – 77.1 mi away (65,021 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public administration schools are near Springfield, MO?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Springfield. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas (91.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public administration roles near Springfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Springfield 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 Nixa instead of Springfield?
Nixa, MO is 10.3 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study public administration?
Springfield’s median household income of $45,984 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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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