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Public Administration & Social Service at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

82 Bachelor's Degrees
552 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
We'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 U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at U-M

U-M Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public administration & social service majors, U-M came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $0-$30k) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $30-$48k) 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $30-$48k) 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools 10
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $0-$30k) 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $0-$30k) 11
Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income Over $110k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $75-$110k) 11
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $48-$75k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools 14
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $48-$75k) 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $75-$110k) 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $75-$110k) 19
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (With Aid) 19
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $48-$75k) 20
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 21
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $75-$110k) 24
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income Over $110k) 32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income Over $110k) 42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (With Aid) 46
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (With Aid) 46
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Public Administration & Social Service Graduates 47
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income Over $110k) 60
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (With Aid) 67
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 93
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 107
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Public Administration & Social Service Graduates 196
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Public Administration & Social Service Graduates 260
Highest Paid Public Administration & Social Service Graduates 352
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 374
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 376
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 444
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 556

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at U-M

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

U-M Public Administration & Social Service Students

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.

U-M Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 40% of public administration & social service bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 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 bachelor's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 60
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 8

U-M Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program

Of the 552 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration & Social Service from U-M in 2020-2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% 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 master's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 35
Black or African American 67
Hispanic or Latino 61
White 324
Non-Resident Aliens 25
Other Races 40

Public Administration & Social Service Majors

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 225
Community Organization & Advocacy 45
Public Administration 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 326

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