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Public Administration & Social Service at Shepherd University

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 Shepherd University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at Shepherd University

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration & Social Service
• Graduate Certificates in Public Administration & Social Service

Shepherd University Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #444 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	382
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools	444

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.

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

Shepherd University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Shepherd University was $788 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$6,288	$15,774
Fees	$2,354	$3,308
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
On Campus Room and Board	$11,308	$11,308
On Campus Other Expenses	$2,566	$2,566

Learn more about Shepherd University tuition and fees.

Shepherd University Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 public administration & social service majors earned their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Shepherd University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	17
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

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

Online degrees for the Shepherd University 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 Shepherd University Online Learning page.

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at Shepherd University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Shepherd 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 Administration	1

Majors Similar to Public Administration & Social Service

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies	36

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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