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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 154 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from GVSU. This makes it the #94 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of public administration & social service bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 170 public administration & social service majors earned their master's degree from GVSU. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Grand Valley State 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 | 88 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 275 |
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