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KU is in the top 10% of the country for public administration & social service. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 486 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 199 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from KU. This makes it the #65 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 public administration & social service majors earned their bachelor's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the KU public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the KU Online Learning page.
The public administration & social service program at KU awarded 183 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at University of Kansas.
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 | 68 |
| Public Policy | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 201 |
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