by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU highly for public & social service, placing at #122 out of 861 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in public & social service at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 220 |
| Certificate | 13 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
The public & social service field at FAU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 196 |
| Public Administration | 69 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University awarded 220 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU earn a median of $48,068 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, public & social service students accumulate a median of $19,749 in student loans. This is lower than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are Black or African American. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 13 certificate degrees in public & social service.
FAU is not currently ranked for public & social service at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of public & social service certificate degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of public & social service certificate degree graduates at FAU are Black or African American. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a certificate in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public & Social Service | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 11 |
