by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #381 out of 861 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for public & social service at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
This public & social service area of study at NAU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 204 |
| Public Administration | 43 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University conferred 135 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at NAU earn a median of $40,193 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NAU, public & social service students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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Among recent graduates, 7% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 12 |
