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UAlbany was ranked #61 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 #11 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 193 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UAlbany. This makes it the #69 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAlbany was $1,069 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service from UAlbany. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
Of the 208 public administration & social service students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UAlbany, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at University at Albany.
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 | 82 |
| Public Policy | 35 |
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