Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how USJ stacks up against peers offering public & social service.
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USJ holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service. More specifically it was ranked #456 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Connecticut.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Saint Joseph awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USJ report a median salary of $54,780 a year. This is below $73,982, the median for all majors at USJ.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USJ, public & social service students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,798, the typical median for all majors at USJ.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,826 | $46,978 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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Every one of the 9 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public & social service from USJ were women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at USJ are White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 11% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at USJ are White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public & social service majors at University of Saint Joseph.
The public & social service program at USJ breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 62 |
| Public Policy | 1 |