Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public & social service.
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CWU ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service. More specifically it was ranked #153 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #38 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University handed out 54 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU earn a median of $43,079 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CWU, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $19,893 in student loans. This is below $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public & social service majors at Central Washington University.
The public & social service program at CWU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 48 |
| Public Policy | 6 |