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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public administration & social service majors, Ohio State came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 270 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 280 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 438 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from Ohio State. This makes it the #14 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 270 public administration & social service majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ohio State. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 549 public administration & social service majors earned their master's degree from Ohio State. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 411 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
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 | 218 |
| Public Policy | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 244 |
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