by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley highly for public & social service, placing at #5 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 5 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 1 of 70 |
The following degree levels are available for public & social service at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 201 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
The public & social service field at UC Berkeley breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 156 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 123 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley report a median salary of $84,310 a year. This is below $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $13,719 in student loans. This is below $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 9% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Hispanic or Latino. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 201 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public & Social Service | 10 |
