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Public & Social Service at California State University-Los Angeles

Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in public & social service.

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Public & Social Service Degrees Available at Cal State LA

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public & Social Service
• Master’s Degree in Public & Social Service

Cal State LA Public & Social Service Rankings

Cal State LA ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service. In particular, it placed #69 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in California.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	4
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	4
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Far Western US Region	4
College Major Best Value	4
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California	5
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools	5
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in California	5
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools	5
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California	5
Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Schools	5
College Major Best Value	5
College Major Best Value	5

Popularity of Public & Social Service at Cal State LA

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles handed out 217 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.

How Much Do Public & Social Service Graduates from Cal State LA Make?

Salary of Public & Social Service Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA report a median salary of $62,427 a year. This is above $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.

How Much Student Debt Do Public & Social Service Graduates from Cal State LA Have?

Student Debt of Public & Social Service Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public & Social Service from Cal State LA Cost?

Cal State LA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$5,742	$18,684
Fees	$1,080	$1,080

Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.

Cal State LA Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 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 Cal State LA are Hispanic or Latino. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in public & social service.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	13
Hispanic or Latino	181
White	10
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	3

Cal State LA Public & Social Service Master’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 19% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.

The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at Cal State LA are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a master’s in public & social service.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	15
Black or African American	9
Hispanic or Latino	128
White	25
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	11

Public & Social Service Student Diversity at Cal State LA

Here are the demographics of the public & social service majors at California State University-Los Angeles.

Public & Social Service Majors at Cal State LA

The public & social service program at Cal State LA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:

Major	Annual Graduates
Social Work	377
Public Administration	30

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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