by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in public admin from WMU. This makes it the #126 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the WMU public admin bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at WMU make a median salary of $58,501. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,617.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 public admin majors earned their master's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were 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, 60% 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 admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 1 |
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