by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Hunter. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Hunter highly for public & social service, coming in at #41 out of 861 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for public & social service at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 587 |
The public & social service field at Hunter includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 630 |
| Public Administration | 9 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Hunter ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Hunter report a median salary of $64,969 a year. This is below $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, public & social service students accumulate a median of $9,608 in student loans. This is below $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter were Black or African American. Approximately 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Hunter College conferred 11 certificate degrees in public & social service.
Hunter is not currently ranked for public & social service at the certificate level.
Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a certificate degree in public & social service from Hunter identified as women.
The majority of public & social service certificate degree graduates at Hunter are Asian. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a certificate in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Hunter. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 587 |
