Below are the key facts about this program at Cal State Fullerton. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal State Fullerton as a strong choice for public & social service, ranked #32 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 32 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 8 of 70 |
The following degree levels are offered in public & social service at Cal State Fullerton, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 251 |
| Master’s | 137 |
This public & social service area of study at Cal State Fullerton includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 226 |
| Social Work | 105 |
| Public Administration | 57 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Fullerton handed out 251 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Cal State Fullerton ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton report a median salary of $58,587 a year. This is below $67,546, the median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal State Fullerton, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $13,273 in student loans. This is lower than $15,667, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,386 | $1,386 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton are Hispanic or Latino. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Fullerton. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 137 |