by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at PUCPR. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks PUCPR as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #813 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 813 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 3 of 9 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 3 of 8 |
The following degree levels are offered in public & social service at PUCPR, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This public & social service area of study at PUCPR breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 28 |
| Public Administration | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
PUCPR is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at PUCPR report a median salary of $14,436 a year. This is lower than $27,845, the median for all majors at PUCPR.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PUCPR, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is higher than $17,323, the typical median for all majors at PUCPR.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,920 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at PUCPR were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at PUCPR. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
