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Public Administration & Social Service at Virginia Tech

15 Bachelor's Degrees
14 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
We'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 Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with public administration & social service programs.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for public administration & social service. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 486 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools 4
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools 7
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 28
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools 32

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at Virginia Tech

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #451 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public Administration & Social Service from Virginia Tech Cost?

$15,478 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Virginia Tech Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $12,698 $33,310
Fees $2,780 $3,384
Books and Supplies $2,620 $2,620
On Campus Room and Board $14,888 $14,888
On Campus Other Expenses $4,266 $4,266

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Virginia Tech Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The public administration & social service program at Virginia Tech awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Does Virginia Tech Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Public Administration & Social Service?

Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.

Virginia Tech Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

The public administration & social service program at Virginia Tech awarded 28 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech with a master's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 19
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 3

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at Virginia Tech

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Virginia Tech.

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 Administration 44
Public Policy 15
Community Organization & Advocacy 1

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