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JMU was ranked #72 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 #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from JMU. This makes it the #402 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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The public administration & social service program at JMU awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
JMU 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 JMU Online Learning page.
The public administration & social service program at JMU awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at James Madison 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 | 59 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 268 |
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