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Public Administration & Social Service at University of Georgia

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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with public administration & social service programs.

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• Rankings
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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at UGA

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

UGA Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

UGA was ranked #59 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 #1 in Georgia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools	51
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools	52
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools	59
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	95

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at UGA

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 263 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UGA. This makes it the #36 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

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

UGA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$9,790	$28,830
Fees	$1,390	$1,390
Books and Supplies	$1,002	$1,002
On Campus Room and Board	$11,246	$11,246
On Campus Other Expenses	$4,678	$4,678

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UGA Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 46 public administration & social service students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 13% were men and 87% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	34
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

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

UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.

UGA Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 260 public administration & social service majors earned their master's degree from UGA. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	69
Hispanic or Latino	11
White	147
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	18

UGA 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 Georgia.

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 Administration	82
Public Policy	1

Majors Similar to Public Administration & Social Service

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies	358

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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