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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 154 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from GVSU. This makes it the #94 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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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 the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 170 public administration & social service majors earned their master's degree from GVSU. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Grand Valley State 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 | 88 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 275 |
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