We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how San Jose State University stacks up against peers offering public & social service.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Jose State University handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University earn a median of $74,578 a year. This is below $83,861, the median for all majors at San Jose State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,326 | $2,326 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at San Jose State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at San Jose State University were Hispanic or Latino. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public & social service majors at San Jose State University.
The public & social service program at San Jose State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 243 |
| Public Administration | 22 |