by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU as a strong choice for public & social service, coming in at #437 out of 861 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for public & social service at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 236 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
The public & social service area of study at WSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 340 |
| Public Administration | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 121 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
WSU is in the top 15% of the country for public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,924 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $29,381 in student loans. This is higher than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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Among recent graduates, 13% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 236 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public & Social Service | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 6 |
