Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Dallas ranks among other schools offering degrees in public & social service.
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UT Dallas holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service. In particular, it placed #275 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 13 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 13 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Texas | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Southwest Region | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 34 |
| Best Value Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 34 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Dallas awarded 32 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,690 a year. This is lower than $82,490, the median for all majors at UT Dallas.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Dallas, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $17,356 in student loans. This is lower than $20,488, the typical median for all majors at UT Dallas.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $36,139 |
| Fees | $4,005 | $4,005 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Dallas are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at UT Dallas were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at UT Dallas are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a doctoral in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the public & social service majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
This public & social service program at UT Dallas offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 60 |
| Public Policy | 42 |