2025 Best Online Public Administration Degrees & Colleges in Ohio
Are you in Ohio looking for a school where you can earn an online public administration degree? Start your search for the best online public administration colleges and universities serving Ohio here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about the schools offering 100% online public administration and related degree programs in Ohio. Get detailed information about colleges and universities with these programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions, student type and more. In the end, you'll have an understanding of which college or university may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Ohio Online Public Administration Degrees by the Numbers
Online public administration degree completions at institutions in Ohio have been growing
over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 233 public administration-related
degree programs that were offered 100% online by Ohio
colleges and universities. That was an increase of 211% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2022
Est. Online Completions (Last 5 Years)
18:75
19:121
20:135
21:220
22:233
Estimate derived from 2022 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top Online College for Busy Adults & Transfer Students
Franklin University is a top choice for online learners, transfer students and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus
has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more
than 50 affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Adult Students
77%
Students 25+ 77
Students Under 25 23
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour
Best Nonprofit Colleges Offering Online Public Administration Degrees in Ohio
There are at least 2 nonprofit 4-year schools
serving Ohio, where students completed 42 distance education public administration programs in 2022. Of those schools,
2 were private nonprofit institutions and 3 were public schools.
Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit colleges offering online public administration programs in Ohio. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Ohio. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
part-time. Most of the students are
adults and all public administration programs completed were offered
online. Master's degrees are the most popular at
Franklin University. In 2022, 34 distance education public administration master's
degrees were completed nationwide. In addition, 0 associate
degrees, 1 bachelor's
degree, and 0 doctoral
degrees were completed nationwide as distance education programs.
Est. Online Public Administration Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
35
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 1
Master's: 34
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$24,203
Accredited
Yes
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and all public administration programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
Mount Vernon Nazarene University. In 2022, 7 distance education public administration bachelor's
degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate
degrees, 0 master's
degrees, and 0 doctoral
degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Public Administration Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
7
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 7
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Affordable Online Public Administration Degree Programs in Ohio
Wondering what you can expect to pay for an online public administration degree in Ohio? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College
Scorecard, the average tuition at Ohio's 4-year nonprofit schools offering online degrees in public administration or related programs is $16,890.
The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools
in Ohio is N/A , while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited Colleges Offering Online Public Administration Degrees in Ohio
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning an online public administration
degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and
regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Ohio is institutionally accredited?
View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities in Ohio offering online
public administration
degree programs here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Online Nonprofit Colleges Serving Ohio
- Franklin University
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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