Here is an overview of this program at John Jay. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 39 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, John Jay among the top schools in the country for public & social service, coming in at #114 out of 861 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in public & social service at John Jay, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 128 |
| Master’s | 116 |
The public & social service area of study at John Jay includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 145 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 87 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice conferred 128 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
John Jay ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 39 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at John Jay earn a median of $65,318 a year. This is above $57,593, the median for all majors at John Jay.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at John Jay, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $13,895 in student loans. This is higher than $12,809, the typical median for all majors at John Jay.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at John Jay are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at John Jay. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 116 |