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Wayne State was ranked #65 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public administration & social service majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 343 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from Wayne State. This makes it the #21 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wayne State was $1,304 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 102 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service from Wayne State. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wayne State does not offer an online option for its public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wayne State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 271 students graduated with a master's degree in public administration & social service from Wayne State. About 15% were men and 85% 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 Wayne State University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Wayne State University.
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 Administration | 40 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 127 |
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