by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how VSU stacks up against peers offering public & social service.
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VSU holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service. Specifically, it ranked #794 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia State University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at VSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,801 a year. This is above $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VSU, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 5% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU were Black or African American. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in public & social service from VSU were women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at VSU were Black or African American. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public & social service majors at Virginia State University.
The public & social service program at VSU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 23 |