by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University as a strong choice for public & social service, ranked #9 out of 861 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in public & social service at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
This public & social service field at Northwestern University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 83 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 70 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 101 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University earn a median of $89,264 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northwestern University, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $16,125 in student loans. This is lower than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 82 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 9 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 1 |
