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Public Administration & Social Service at Westfield State University

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. Also, learn how Westfield ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at Westfield

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration & Social Service
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration & Social Service

Westfield Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools	117
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools	124
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools	174
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	178

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at Westfield

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 97 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from Westfield. This makes it the #143 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 Westfield Cost?

Westfield Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at Westfield paid an average of $354 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$970	$7,050
Fees	$10,912	$10,912
Books and Supplies	$1,140	$1,140
On Campus Room and Board	$13,510	$13,510
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,164	$3,164

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Westfield Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public administration & social service from Westfield in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	23
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	2

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

Online degrees for the Westfield 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 Westfield Online Learning page.

Westfield Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 112 students who graduated with a Master’s in public administration & social service from Westfield in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	9
Hispanic or Latino	19
White	67
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	16

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at Westfield

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Westfield State 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
Public Administration	13

Majors Similar to Public Administration & Social Service

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies	45

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By John Phelan under License

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