Below are the key facts about this program at John Jay. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, John Jay highly for public administration, ranked #50 out of 255 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 50 of 255 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in New York | 8 of 14 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public administration at John Jay, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 104 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
John Jay ranks competitively among schools offering public administration at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Public Administration majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from John Jay report a median salary of $68,993 a year. This is higher than $57,593, the median for all majors at John Jay.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at John Jay, public administration students borrow a median amount of $13,895 in student loans. This is higher than $12,809, the typical median for all majors at John Jay.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at John Jay were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at John Jay. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Administration | 104 |