by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal State LA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State LA among the top schools in the country for public & social service, coming in at #62 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 62 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 15 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in public & social service at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 217 |
| Master’s | 190 |
The public & social service area of study at Cal State LA covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 377 |
| Public Administration | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles conferred 217 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Cal State LA is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA report a median salary of $62,427 a year. This is above $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA are Hispanic or Latino. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal State LA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 190 |
