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Public Administration & Social Service at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at SIUC

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

SIUC Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #294 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools	194
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools	199
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	250
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools	294

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at SIUC

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from SIUC. This makes it the #236 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 SIUC Cost?

SIUC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$9,638	$9,638
Fees	$3,606	$3,606
Books and Supplies	$1,100	$1,100
On Campus Room and Board	$12,114	$12,114
On Campus Other Expenses	$2,951	$2,951

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SIUC Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Administration & Social Service from SIUC in 2021-2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	18
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	3

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

SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.

SIUC Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 68 public administration & social service students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUC, about 21% were men and 79% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	16
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	39
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	0

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at SIUC

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

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	9

Majors Similar to Public Administration & Social Service

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies	86

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Mark Jaroski under License

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