by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how UMSL ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Public Administration Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in public admin from UMSL. This makes it the #183 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMSL paid an average of $1,194 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $480 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
Learn more about UMSL tuition and fees.
The public admin program at UMSL awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UMSL public admin bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMSL Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration from UMSL in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMSL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - St Louis with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 3 |