by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at CSUN. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #20 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSUN as a strong choice for public & social service, coming in at #83 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 83 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 21 of 70 |
Here is each degree level available for public & social service at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 297 |
The public & social service area of study at CSUN covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 173 |
| Social Work | 150 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Northridge awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
CSUN is in the top 10% of the country for public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at CSUN earn a median of $72,724 a year. This is above $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CSUN, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $24,974 in student loans. This is above $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 19% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSUN. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 297 |
