Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Walden University compares to other colleges that offer public & social service.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Walden University conferred 267 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Walden University report a median salary of $53,931 a year. This is lower than $75,990, the median for all majors at Walden University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Walden University, public & social service students accumulate a median of $51,652 in student loans. This is above $49,068, the typical median for all majors at Walden University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,700 | $10,542 |
| Fees | $525 | $525 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Walden University were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at Walden University are Black or African American. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 671 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
| White | 492 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 97 |
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at Walden University were Black or African American. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a doctoral in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 149 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public & social service majors at Walden University.
This public & social service program at Walden University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 1,611 |
| Human Services | 271 |
| Public Administration | 202 |
| Public Policy | 7 |
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