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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how John Jay ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at John Jay was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, John Jay College of Criminal Justice handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 214 students received their master’s degree in public admin from John Jay. This makes it the #4 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Admin majors who earn their bachelor's degree from John Jay go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,881 a year. This is higher than $45,278, which is the national median for all public admin bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at John Jay was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public admin from John Jay. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
John Jay does not offer an online option for its public admin bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the John Jay Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at John Jay make a median salary of $66,464. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 176 public admin majors earned their master's degree from John Jay. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 65 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 15 |
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