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. We've also included details on how URI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in public admin from URI. This makes it the #154 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at URI make a median salary of $74,864. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
The public admin program at URI awarded 30 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.