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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public administration & social service majors, CUA came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 123 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from CUA. This makes it the #119 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 CUA paid an average of $2,100 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 | $54,630 | $54,630 |
| Fees | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,370 | $17,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public administration & social service from CUA in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CUA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CUA 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 CUA Online Learning page.
Of the 118 public administration & social service students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CUA, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Associate’s in public administration & social service from CUA in 2022 were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a associate's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Catholic University of America.
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 Policy | 7 |
| Human Services | 3 |
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