by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU among the top schools in the country for public administration, placing at #76 out of 255 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 76 of 255 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Florida | 3 of 14 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 75 |
Here is each degree level available for public administration at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
FAU is among the very best schools in the country for public administration at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Public Administration graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU report a median salary of $54,541 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, public administration students borrow a median amount of $19,804 in student loans. This is lower than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Read more about FAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were Black or African American. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Administration | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Administration | 5 |
