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Public Administration & Social Service at University of California - Berkeley

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at UC Berkeley

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration & Social Service
• Graduate Certificates in Public Administration & Social Service
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration & Social Service
• Doctorate Degree in Public Administration & Social Service

UC Berkeley Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public administration & social service majors, UC Berkeley came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools	4
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	5
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools	5
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools	6
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools	6

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at UC Berkeley

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 194 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #68 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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public Administration & Social Service from UC Berkeley Cost?

UC Berkeley Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$11,834	$42,611
Fees	$3,016	$3,016
Books and Supplies	$1,273	$1,273
On Campus Room and Board	$22,692	$22,692
On Campus Other Expenses	$6,238	$6,238

Learn more about UC Berkeley tuition and fees.

UC Berkeley Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 88 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public administration & social service from UC Berkeley in 2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	10
Hispanic or Latino	44
White	13
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	5

Does UC Berkeley Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Public Administration & Social Service?

Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.

UC Berkeley Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 200 public administration & social service majors earned their master's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in public administration & social service.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	26
Black or African American	17
Hispanic or Latino	52
White	74
Non-Resident Aliens	21
Other Races	10

UC Berkeley Public Administration & Social Service Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at University of California - Berkeley.

Public Administration & Social Service Majors

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 Policy	119

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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