by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 UMass Boston ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in public admin from UMass Boston. This makes it the #183 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Boston make a median salary of $67,584 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of public admin master's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
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 admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 37 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 2 |
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