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Public Administration & Social Service at University of Chicago

114 Bachelor's Degrees
425 Master's Degrees
6 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at UChicago

UChicago Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UChicago is in the top 1% of the country for public administration & social service students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 2
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools 2
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools 2
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools 3

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at UChicago

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 425 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UChicago. This makes it the #15 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public Administration & Social Service from UChicago Cost?

$65,619 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UChicago Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $63,801 $63,801
Fees $1,818 $1,818
Books and Supplies $1,800 $1,800
On Campus Room and Board $19,221 $19,221
On Campus Other Expenses $2,400 $2,400

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UChicago Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 students earned a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service from UChicago. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 21
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 44
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 10

Does UChicago Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Public Administration & Social Service?

UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.

UChicago Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 408 students graduated with a master's degree in public administration & social service from UChicago. About 29% were men and 71% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 36
Black or African American 45
Hispanic or Latino 50
White 197
Non-Resident Aliens 60
Other Races 20

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at UChicago

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at University of Chicago.

Public Administration & Social Service Majors

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 Policy 363

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