by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northeastern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northeastern University as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #31 out of 861 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in public & social service at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 80 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
The public & social service field at Northeastern University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 84 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 21 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Northeastern University is not currently ranked for public & social service at the bachelor’s level.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University earn a median of $64,478 a year. This is below $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northeastern University, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Learn more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northeastern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 80 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public & Social Service | 4 |
