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Public Administration & Social Service at Western Illinois University

22 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
#215 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how WIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at WIU

WIU Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools 203
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 215

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at WIU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 51% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from WIU. This makes it the #506 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

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

$14,085 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WIU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,359 $9,359
Fees $4,726 $4,726
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $10,920 $10,920
On Campus Other Expenses $1,776 $1,776

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WIU Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 22 public administration & social service students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WIU, about 5% were men and 95% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

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

WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.

WIU Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 18 public administration & social service students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WIU, about 22% were men and 78% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU 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 Western Illinois University with a master's in public administration & social service.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at WIU

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

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
Community Organization & Advocacy 20

Majors Similar to Public Administration & Social Service

Related Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 91

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