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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public administration & social service majors, GWU came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 129 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from GWU. This makes it the #114 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GWU was $2,080 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service from GWU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the GWU public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 134 students graduated with a master's degree in public administration & social service from GWU. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at George Washington 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 Policy | 81 |
| Public Administration | 60 |
| Human Services | 20 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 36 |
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