Below 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 |