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The public administration & social service major at The American University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Administration & Social Service. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 213 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from The American University. This makes it the #58 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Learn more about The American University tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the The American University public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Of the 218 students who graduated with a Master’s in public administration & social service from The American University in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at American University.
Public Administration & Social Service students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 164 |
| Public Policy | 64 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 53 |
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