by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Public Administration. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Public Administration is a major offered under the public administration and social service program of study at University of Arizona. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in public admin, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at University of Arizona was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,386 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $785 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,990 | $33,273 |
| Fees | $1,394 | $1,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,350 | $13,350 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,550 | $3,550 |
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You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Public Admin students who received their bachelor’s degree at University of Arizona took out an average of $20,480 in student loans. That is 27% lower than the national average of $28,084.
The median early career salary of public admin students who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of Arizona is $38,289 per year. That is 11% lower than the national average of $42,798.
University of Arizona does not offer an online option for its public admin bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in public admin in 2019-2020, 49.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 52.2%.
Around 69.4% of public admin bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 44%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Public Administration students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 49 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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