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SDSU was ranked #52 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 #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 203 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 172 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from SDSU. This makes it the #77 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 181 public administration & social service majors earned their bachelor's degree from SDSU. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 50% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 20 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Of the 125 students who graduated with a Master’s in public administration & social service from SDSU in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at San Diego 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 | 94 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 427 |
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