by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at California State University-Chico. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates California State University-Chico among the top schools in the country for public & social service, coming in at #93 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 93 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 24 of 70 |
The following degree levels are offered in public & social service at California State University-Chico, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 74 |
| Master’s | 125 |
This public & social service field at California State University-Chico includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 174 |
| Public Administration | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Chico awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
California State University-Chico ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California State University-Chico report a median salary of $55,478 a year. This is below $57,793, the median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at California State University-Chico, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $17,000 in student loans. This is lower than $18,690, the typical median for all majors at California State University-Chico.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,388 | $2,388 |
Learn more about California State University-Chico tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-Chico were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Chico with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at California State University-Chico. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 125 |
