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, and more. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public admin.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
KU was ranked #26 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public admin majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in public admin from KU. This makes it the #104 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about KU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in public admin from KU. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at KU make a median salary of $58,188. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,617.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in public admin from KU in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were 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 admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.