Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how CSUN stacks up against peers offering public & social service.
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CSUN is in the top 10% of the country for public & social service. More specifically it was ranked #105 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Northridge handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at CSUN earn a median of $72,724 a year. This is above $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSUN, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $24,974 in student loans. This is above $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 19% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at CSUN were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 120 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public & social service majors at California State University-Northridge.
This public & social service program at CSUN offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 173 |
| Social Work | 150 |