by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Eastern Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Public Administration Graduate Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Public Administration Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in public admin from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #259 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eastern Michigan paid an average of $637 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 | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
Learn more about Eastern Michigan tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 public admin majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern 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 Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from Eastern Michigan make a median salary of $60,337 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
The public admin program at Eastern Michigan awarded 13 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Public Administration | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.