Walla Walla, Washington has 2 accredited schools offering public administration programs. Walla Walla has a population of about 33,766. Median household income is $65,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Walla Walla, WA metro area, the top-earning public administration-related role is Management Analyst at a median $115,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Public Administration Schools to Walla Walla
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public administration programs near Walla Walla, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,897
Avg net price
$13,886/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 113
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,272
Avg net price
$34,662/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 84
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,466
Avg net price
$14,091/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 234
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,320
Avg net price
$24,319/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,264
Out‑of‑state$31,905
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,447
Avg net price
$3,136/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington public administration page.
Public Administration Wages Near Walla Walla
Walla Walla is part of the Walla Walla, WA metro area (BLS area code 47460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Social and Community Service Manager | $103,740 | Walla Walla, WA | $105,320 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $100,990 | WA statewide | $102,528 |
| General and Operations Manager | $106,690 | Walla Walla, WA | $108,315 |
| Management Analyst | $115,210 | Walla Walla, WA | $116,964 |
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.
Walla Walla at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 33,766 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,493 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Walla Walla-Area Cities With Public Administration Programs
- Pasco, WA – 39.9 mi away (70,579 pop)
- Kennewick, WA – 41.1 mi away (229,624 pop)
- Richland, WA – 48.2 mi away (54,989 pop)
- Hermiston, OR – 48.4 mi away (28,704 pop)
- Lewiston, ID – 68.0 mi away (53,520 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited public administration schools are near Walla Walla, WA?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering public administration programs near Walla Walla. The closest is Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, OR (53.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Idaho (77.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying public administration roles near Walla Walla?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public administration-related roles near Walla Walla are: Management Analyst ($115,210), General and Operations Manager ($106,690), Social and Community Service Manager ($103,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Pasco instead of Walla Walla?
Pasco, WA is 39.9 miles from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla an affordable place to study public administration?
Walla Walla’s median household income of $65,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walla Walla while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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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