by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Santa Cruz. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #13 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Santa Cruz as a strong choice for public & social service, ranked #69 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 69 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 18 of 70 |
The following degree levels are granted in public & social service at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
The public & social service area of study at UC Santa Cruz includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
UC Santa Cruz ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz report a median salary of $45,701 a year. This is below $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $17,750 in student loans. This is lower than $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
Read more about UC Santa Cruz tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
