Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how USD compares to other colleges that offer public administration.
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Public Administration students who finish a bachelor’s at USD report a median salary of $73,463 a year. This is higher than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of public administration master’s degree graduates at USD were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration majors at University of South Dakota.