by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Missouri-Columbia stacks up against peers offering public administration.
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University of Missouri-Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for public administration. In particular, it placed #37 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 6 |
| Best Value Public Administration Schools in Missouri | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Value Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 13 |
| Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Plains States Region | 13 |
| College Major Best Value | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
Public Administration majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia report a median salary of $65,992 a year. This is above $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
Find out more about University of Missouri-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 36% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of public administration master’s degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a master’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 60% of public administration doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of public administration doctoral degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a doctoral in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the public administration majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.