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Public Administration & Social Service at Rutgers University - Newark

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Rutgers Newark ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at Rutgers Newark

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

Rutgers Newark Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

Rutgers Newark is in the top 10% of the country for public administration & social service. More specifically it was ranked #33 out of 486 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools	17
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools	18
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools	33
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	43

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at Rutgers Newark

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 138 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #105 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #123 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

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

Rutgers Newark Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers Newark was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$13,674	$32,436
Fees	$2,912	$2,912
Books and Supplies	$1,391	$1,391
On Campus Room and Board	$15,060	$15,060
On Campus Other Expenses	$4,372	$4,372

Learn more about Rutgers Newark tuition and fees.

Rutgers Newark Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 205 public administration & social service majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	70
Hispanic or Latino	45
White	25
Non-Resident Aliens	54
Other Races	7

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

Rutgers Newark 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 Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.

Rutgers Newark Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 students graduated with a master's degree in public administration & social service from Rutgers Newark. About 34% were men and 66% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	44
Hispanic or Latino	23
White	45
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	3

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at Rutgers Newark

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

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	134
Other Public Administration	117

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.