Below are the key facts about this program at CSUMB. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CSUMB among the top schools in the country for public & social service, placing at #46 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 46 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 13 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public & social service at CSUMB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 51 |
This public & social service field at CSUMB breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 71 |
| Social Work | 51 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Monterey Bay handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
CSUMB holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSUMB earn a median of $61,070 a year. This is above $55,901, the median for all majors at CSUMB.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CSUMB, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $14,480 in student loans. This is lower than $14,622, the typical median for all majors at CSUMB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUMB were Hispanic or Latino. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Monterey Bay with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at CSUMB. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 51 |