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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UMass Boston. This makes it the #296 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 UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service from UMass Boston. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of public administration & social service master's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
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 | 37 |
| Public Administration | 21 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 185 |
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