by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in public admin from UM. This makes it the #91 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
Learn more about UM tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the UM public admin bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at UM make a median salary of $49,746. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,617.
Of the 46 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration from UM in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.