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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 251 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UA. This makes it the #41 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 75 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Administration & Social Service from UA in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 211 students earned a master's degree in public administration & social service from UA. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at The University of Alabama.
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 | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 231 |
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