Below are the key facts about this program at CWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CWU as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #133 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 133 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Washington | 5 of 13 |
Here is each degree level available for public & social service at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
This public & social service area of study at CWU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 48 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Washington University handed out 54 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
CWU holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU earn a median of $43,079 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CWU, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $19,893 in student loans. This is below $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |