Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for public administration and social services degrees. Here’s the range:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 10,795 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

31% above average compared to other degrees

$ 25,859 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

32% above average compared to other degrees

$ 37,700 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

22% above average compared to other degrees

What do public administration and social services graduates earn?

Public administration and social services students make an average of $58,776 per year after graduation. This is 12% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

$ 58,776 per year
Average graduate salary in 2024

Bottom 34% of degrees

N/A
% of people underpaid in 2019

0% above average compared to other degrees

Satisfaction

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