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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 69 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from WKU. This makes it the #205 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 87 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public administration & social service from WKU in 2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WKU offers online option in its public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students earned a master's degree in public administration & social service from WKU. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Western Kentucky 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 | 15 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 193 |
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