Best Public Administration Schools Near Milton, PA (2026)

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

Milton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering public administration programs, with tuition ranging from $15,972 to $56,765 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 6,582. Median household income is $53,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning public administration-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $103,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Public Administration Schools to Milton

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

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA 52.6 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,454
Avg net price $27,743/yr
Tuition
In‑state$43,496
Out‑of‑state$43,496
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 54.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,550/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA 55.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
41.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $23,330/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA 65.5 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,775
Avg net price $21,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Marywood University

Scranton, PA 69.7 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,817
Avg net price $23,388/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA 74.6 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,351
Avg net price $23,726/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA 98.2 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,258
Avg net price $23,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Villanova University

Villanova, PA 103.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $100,423
Avg net price $43,756/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Administration Wages Near Milton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Social and Community Service Manager$75,280
Urban and Regional Planner$80,810
General and Operations Manager$103,130
Management Analyst$93,830

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.

Milton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,582Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,552Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public administration schools are near Milton, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Milton. The closest is Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA (52.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marywood University (69.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public administration roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles in Pennsylvania are: General and Operations Manager ($103,130), Management Analyst ($93,830), Urban and Regional Planner ($80,810). Wages for Milton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Milton?

Sunbury, PA is 10.7 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study public administration?

Milton’s median household income of $53,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Milton

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

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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