by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SPC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at SPC was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Public Administration Schools | 178 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Petersburg College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at SPC is $42,735. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,278 for all public admin students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SPC paid an average of $387 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $112 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,943 | $7,774 |
| Fees | $739 | $1,512 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Learn more about SPC tuition and fees.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public admin from SPC in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Petersburg College with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SPC does not offer an online option for its public admin bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SPC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at St Petersburg College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.