Below are the key facts about graduate study in public administration at WSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU highly for public administration, ranked #176 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 176 of 258 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Michigan | 5 of 8 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 36 |
The following degree levels are available for public administration at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 13 master’s degrees in public administration.
WSU holds a strong position among schools offering public administration at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,187 | $40,796 |
| Fees | $2,662 | $2,662 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of public administration master’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 6 professional certificate degrees in public administration.
WSU is not currently ranked for public administration at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of public administration professional certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of public administration professional certificate degree graduates at WSU are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a professional certificate in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Administration | 8 |