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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from UD. 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 UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 97 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public administration & social service from UD in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were 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 University of Delaware with a bachelor's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in public administration & social service from UD. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at University of Delaware.
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 |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 64 |
| Public Policy | 37 |
| Public Administration | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 211 |
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