by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PVAMU stacks up against peers offering public & social service.
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PVAMU ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service. Specifically, it ranked #643 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #40 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at PVAMU earn a median of $42,875 a year. This is below $52,084, the median for all majors at PVAMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PVAMU, public & social service students accumulate a median of $31,750 in student loans. This is higher than $29,765, the typical median for all majors at PVAMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
Learn more about PVAMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at PVAMU are Black or African American. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at PVAMU were Black or African American. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the public & social service majors at Prairie View A & M University.
The public & social service program at PVAMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.