by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at San Diego State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates San Diego State University as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #64 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 64 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 16 of 70 |
The following degree levels are available for public & social service at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 124 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This public & social service field at San Diego State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 158 |
| Public Administration | 99 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
San Diego State University is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,089 a year. This is below $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $15,088 in student loans. This is below $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at San Diego State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 124 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 2 |
