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Public Administration & Social Service at American University

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how The American University ranks in comparison to other schools with public administration & social service programs.

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Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available at The American University

• Graduate Certificates in Public Administration & Social Service
• Master’s Degree in Public Administration & Social Service
• Doctorate Degree in Public Administration & Social Service

The American University Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

The American University is in the top 10% of the country for public administration & social service. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 594 schools by College Factual.

Popularity of Public Administration & Social Service at The American University

In 2021, 213 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from The American University. This makes it the #58 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.

Public Administration & Social Service Student Diversity at The American University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at American University.

The American University Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program

Of the 213 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration & Social Service from The American University in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in public administration & social service.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	19
Hispanic or Latino	10
White	80
Non-Resident Aliens	24
Other Races	76

Public Administration & Social Service Majors

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	175
Public Policy	50

Most Popular Majors Related to Public Administration & Social Service

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies	26

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Samschoe under License

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