by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Western stacks up against peers offering public & social service.
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Western holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service. In particular, it placed #388 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 163 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at Western report a median salary of $51,998 a year. This is lower than $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $22,116 in student loans. This is below $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Western were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 27% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the public & social service majors at Western Carolina University.
This public & social service program at Western includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 130 |
| Social Work | 116 |
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