Here is an overview of this program at Ship. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Ship among the top schools in the country for public & social service, ranked #628 out of 861 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in public & social service at Ship, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The public & social service field at Ship breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 62 |
| Public Administration | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Ship holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Ship report a median salary of $47,608 a year. This is lower than $53,952, the median for all majors at Ship.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ship, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $26,982 in student loans. This is higher than $26,382, the typical median for all majors at Ship.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $4,000 | $4,250 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Ship are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Ship. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 6 |