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Public Administration & Social Service at University of Chicago

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. We've also included details on how UChicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at UChicago

• 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

UChicago Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UChicago is in the top 1% of the country for public administration & social service students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools	2
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools	2
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools	2
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools	3

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at UChicago

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 425 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UChicago. This makes it the #15 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

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

UChicago Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$63,801	$63,801
Fees	$1,818	$1,818
Books and Supplies	$1,800	$1,800
On Campus Room and Board	$19,221	$19,221
On Campus Other Expenses	$2,400	$2,400

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UChicago Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 114 students earned a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service from UChicago. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	12
Hispanic or Latino	18
White	44
Non-Resident Aliens	9
Other Races	10

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

Online degrees for the UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.

UChicago Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 408 students graduated with a master's degree in public administration & social service from UChicago. About 29% were men and 71% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	36
Black or African American	45
Hispanic or Latino	50
White	197
Non-Resident Aliens	60
Other Races	20

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at UChicago

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

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	363

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Leefon under License

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