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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public administration & social service majors, U-M came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 552 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from U-M. This makes it the #10 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 public administration & social service majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
U-M does not offer an online option for its public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 513 public administration & social service majors earned their master's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 319 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
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 | 206 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 44 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 310 |
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