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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 143 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 177 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from WMU. This makes it the #183 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of public administration & social service bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
The public administration & social service program at WMU awarded 43 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Western Michigan University.
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 | 26 |
| Public Policy | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 160 |
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