by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Riverside. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #25 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Riverside highly for public & social service, placing at #289 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 289 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 41 of 70 |
The following degree levels are granted in public & social service at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 19 |
This public & social service area of study at UC Riverside covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis | 108 |
| Public Administration | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Riverside conferred 101 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
UC Riverside is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,413 a year. This is below $57,708, the median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, public & social service students accumulate a median of $19,161 in student loans. This is below $19,216, the typical median for all majors at UC Riverside.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Riverside. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 19 |
