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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how FAU ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in public admin from FAU. This makes it the #218 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in public admin in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Admin majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,047 a year. This is higher than $45,278, which is the national median for all public admin bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public admin from FAU. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from FAU make a median salary of $58,263 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,617.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration from FAU in 2021-2022, 77% were men and 23% were 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 Florida Atlantic University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.