by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Central Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in public admin from Central Michigan. This makes it the #43 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $46,301. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,278 for all public admin bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 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 | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of public admin bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Central Michigan does not offer an online option for its public admin bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at Central Michigan make a median salary of $67,233. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 public admin majors earned their master's degree from Central Michigan. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Central Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 111 |
| Public Policy | 6 |
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