by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Aurora University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public & social service.
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Aurora University is in the top 10% of the country for public & social service. Specifically, it ranked #313 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 19 |
| Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 19 |
| Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 19 |
| Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Illinois | 19 |
| College Major Best Value | 19 |
| College Major Best Value | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, Aurora University conferred 192 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at Aurora University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,220 a year. This is below $56,326, the median for all majors at Aurora University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Aurora University, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,507, the typical median for all majors at Aurora University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,400 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Aurora University are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at Aurora University are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 |
| White | 321 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 36 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at Aurora University were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a doctoral in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the public & social service majors at Aurora University.
This public & social service program at Aurora University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 749 |
| Public Administration | 13 |
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