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Public Administration & Social Service at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration & social service.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at U-M

• 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

U-M Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public administration & social service majors, U-M came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools	6
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	13
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools	15
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools	16
Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Degree Schools	16

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at U-M

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 552 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from U-M. This makes it the #10 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

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

U-M Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$17,977	$59,775
Fees	$332	$332
Books and Supplies	$1,126	$1,126
On Campus Room and Board	$13,856	$13,856
On Campus Other Expenses	$2,572	$2,572

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U-M Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 81 public administration & social service majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	56
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	8

Does U-M Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Public Administration & Social Service?

Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.

U-M Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 513 public administration & social service majors earned their master's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	25
Black or African American	56
Hispanic or Latino	48
White	319
Non-Resident Aliens	23
Other Races	42

U-M 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor.

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	206
Community Organization & Advocacy	44

Most Popular Majors Related to Public Administration & Social Service

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies	310

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References

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

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