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Public Administration & Social Service at Rhode Island College

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how RIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at RIC

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration & Social Service
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration & Social Service

RIC Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

RIC was ranked #70 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public administration & social service majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	57
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools	61
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools	62
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools	70

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at RIC

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 82 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from RIC. This makes it the #169 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

RIC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RIC was $919 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $372 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$9,481	$25,014
Fees	$1,505	$1,505
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
On Campus Room and Board	$13,719	$13,719
On Campus Other Expenses	$1,440	$1,440

Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.

RIC Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 111 public administration & social service majors earned their bachelor's degree from RIC. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	31
White	63
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	9

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

If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that RIC offers online option in its public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIC Online Learning page.

RIC Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

The public administration & social service program at RIC awarded 86 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	12
Hispanic or Latino	22
White	41
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	10

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at RIC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Rhode Island College.

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 Administration	10

Majors Similar to Public Administration & Social Service

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies	8

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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