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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public administration & social service majors, UMCP came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 98 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UMCP. This makes it the #141 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 101 public administration & social service students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 129 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration & Social Service from UMCP in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| 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 Maryland - College Park.
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 | 262 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 208 |
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