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JMU was ranked #72 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public administration & social service majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from JMU. This makes it the #402 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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The public administration & social service program at JMU awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the JMU 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 JMU Online Learning page.
The public administration & social service program at JMU awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at James Madison 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 | 59 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 268 |
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