by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Eastern EKU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Eastern EKU highly for public & social service, placing at #718 out of 861 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in public & social service at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 56 |
| Graduate Certificate | 48 |
This public & social service area of study at Eastern EKU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 148 |
| Public Administration | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Eastern EKU holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU report a median salary of $35,421 a year. This is lower than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, public & social service students accumulate a median of $30,750 in student loans. This is higher than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University awarded 16 certificate degrees in public & social service.
Eastern EKU is not currently ranked for public & social service at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of public & social service certificate degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service certificate degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a certificate in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Eastern EKU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 56 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 48 |
