by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UO ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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UO was ranked #28 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public admin majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in public admin from UO. This makes it the #227 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at UO is $39,365. This is less than $45,278, which is the national median of all public admin majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UO was $860 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
Learn more about UO tuition and fees.
Of the 69 public admin students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UO, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration from UO in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 91 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.