by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in public administration at WCU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WCU among the top schools in the country for public administration, placing at #43 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 43 of 258 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Pennsylvania | 5 of 6 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 34 |
The following degree levels are offered in public administration at WCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania conferred 25 master’s degrees in public administration.
WCU ranks competitively among schools offering public administration at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 56% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of public administration master’s degree graduates at WCU are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Chester University of Pennsylvania conferred 22 doctoral degrees in public administration.
WCU is among the very best schools in the country for public administration at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of public administration doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of public administration doctoral degree graduates at WCU are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a doctoral in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in public administration.
WCU is not yet ranked for public administration at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in public administration from WCU were men.
The largest share of public administration graduate certificate degree graduates at WCU are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a graduate certificate in public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |