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Public Administration & Social Service at Michigan State University

77 Bachelor's Degrees
36 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
We'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 Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at Michigan State

Michigan State Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools 77
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 109
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools 115
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools 123

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at Michigan State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from Michigan State. This makes it the #305 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public Administration & Social Service from Michigan State Cost?

$17,270 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$31,923 Average Student Debt

Michigan State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $16,930 $43,700
Fees $340 $340
Books and Supplies $1,334 $1,334
On Campus Room and Board $11,754 $11,754
On Campus Other Expenses $3,592 $3,592

Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.

Michigan State Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The public administration & social service program at Michigan State awarded 77 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 55
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does Michigan State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Public Administration & Social Service?

Michigan State does not offer an online option for its public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.

Michigan State Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a master's degree in public administration & social service from Michigan State. About 24% were men and 76% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 31
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 3

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at Michigan State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Michigan State University.

Public Administration & Social Service Majors

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 40
Public Administration 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 355

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