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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 160 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UofSC. This makes it the #86 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #123 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public administration & social service from UofSC in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UofSC public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 166 public administration & social service majors earned their master's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
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 Administration | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 341 |
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