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Undergraduate Public & Social Service at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

38 Total Degrees Awarded
1 Award Levels Offered
#18 Best Rank — Bachelor's
$44,924 Bachelor's Salary

Below are the key facts about this program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Undergraduate Public & Social Service Rankings

#755 in the U.S.
#27 in Illinois
#112 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual rates Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as a strong choice for public & social service, ranked #755 out of 861 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 755 of 861
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Illinois 27 of 29
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Great Lakes Region 112 of 125

Undergraduate Public & Social Service Degrees at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

The table below lists every degree level granted in public & social service at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 38
Master’s 48

Public & Social Service Majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

The public & social service area of study at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 84
Public Administration 2

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.

Bachelor’s Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #18 out of 19 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois 18
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 83
Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools 472

Salary of Public & Social Service Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$44,924 Bachelor's Median Salary

Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,924 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Salary for Public & Social Service majors with a bachelor's degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Student Debt of Public & Social Service Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$27,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Student debt for Public & Social Service majors with a bachelor's degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$13,334 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,000 Average Student Debt

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,638 $9,638
Fees $3,696 $3,696

Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.

Bachelor’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 11% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale gender breakdown of Public & Social Service Bachelor's degree grads The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in public & social service.

Ethnic diversity of Public & Social Service majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Graduate Study in Public & Social Service at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service 48

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