by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UVU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UVU among the top schools in the country for public & social service, coming in at #304 out of 861 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in public & social service at UVU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 91 |
The public & social service field at UVU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 129 |
| Public Administration | 11 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Utah Valley University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
UVU is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 10 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UVU report a median salary of $47,214 a year. This is lower than $53,268, the median for all majors at UVU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UVU, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $20,000 in student loans. This is higher than $16,809, the typical median for all majors at UVU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,368 | $17,800 |
| Fees | $689 | $689 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at UVU are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Utah Valley University awarded 5 certificate degrees in public & social service.
UVU is not currently ranked for public & social service at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of public & social service certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of public & social service certificate degree graduates at UVU were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a certificate in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UVU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 91 |
