by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks RIC as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #262 out of 861 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for public & social service at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 113 |
This public & social service field at RIC covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 183 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 46 |
| Public Administration | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
RIC is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIC earn a median of $50,122 a year. This is below $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RIC, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $24,100 in student loans. This is above $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at RIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 113 |
