by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks among other schools offering degrees in public & social service.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service. Specifically, it ranked #685 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 89 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS report a median salary of $39,826 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, public & social service students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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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 majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public & social service majors at Western Kentucky University.
The public & social service program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 144 |
| Public Administration | 8 |