We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration.
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UO is in the top 15% of the country for public administration. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 43 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Oregon conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
Public Administration graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UO report a median salary of $54,882 a year. This is below $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UO, public administration graduates take on a median debt of $16,166 in student loans. This is below $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at UO are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of public administration master’s degree graduates at UO are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in public administration from UO identified as men.
The largest share of public administration doctoral degree graduates at UO 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 Oregon 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the public administration majors at University of Oregon.