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IUPUI is in the top 10% of the country for public administration & social service. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 486 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 250 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 551 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from IUPUI. This makes it the #11 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IUPUI paid an average of $1,084 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,241 | $32,509 |
| Fees | $1,208 | $1,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,536 | $2,536 |
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Of the 218 public administration & social service students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IUPUI, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
IUPUI 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 IUPUI Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 532 students earned a master's degree in public administration & social service from IUPUI. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IUPUI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 373 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
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 | 172 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 94 |
| Public Policy | 5 |
| Human Services | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 174 |
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