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Public Administration & Social Service at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

186 Bachelor's Degrees
193 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for public administration & social service. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 594 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (With Aid) 4
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $0-$30k) 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (With Aid) 9
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $30-$48k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (With Aid) 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $0-$30k) 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income Over $110k) 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income Over $110k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $48-$75k) 22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $48-$75k) 23
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $75-$110k) 23
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $0-$30k) 24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $75-$110k) 26
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (With Aid) 26
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $30-$48k) 30
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $0-$30k) 31
Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools 31
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 34
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $30-$48k) 39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 39
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $48-$75k) 40
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $48-$75k) 51
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $75-$110k) 52
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income Over $110k) 52
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income $75-$110k) 54
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service (Income Over $110k) 57
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools 61
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools 63
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Public Administration & Social Service Graduates 73
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 200
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Public Administration & Social Service Graduates 203
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 205
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 222
Best Value Colleges for Public Administration & Social Service 278
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Public Administration & Social Service Graduates 357
Highest Paid Public Administration & Social Service Graduates 404

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 193 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #69 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2021, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at UNC Chapel Hill

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program

The public administration & social service program at UNC Chapel Hill awarded 186 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 14
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 20
White 114
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 25

UNC Chapel Hill Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program

Of the 193 students who graduated with a Master’s in public administration & social service from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 27
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 132
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 13

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 190
Public Administration 60

Related Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 401

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