by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’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 URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration.
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Public Administration graduates with a bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $68,012 a year. This is above $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
Learn more about URI tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 41% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of public administration master’s degree graduates at URI were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public administration majors at University of Rhode Island.
The public administration program at URI offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Works Management | 24 |
URI conferred 24 degrees in public works management recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%). Some of these were earned through distance education.