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. In addition, we cover how UCF ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 114 students received their master’s degree in public admin from UCF. This makes it the #22 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCF is $38,681. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,278 for all public admin students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
Learn more about UCF tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public admin from UCF. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at UCF make a median salary of $59,742. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 students graduated with a master's degree in public admin from UCF. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Public Administration | 40 |
| Public Policy | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.