Here is an overview of this program at Walden University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level available for public & social service at Walden University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 267 |
| Master’s | 1,407 |
| Doctoral | 237 |
| Graduate Certificate | 180 |
The public & social service field at Walden University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 1,611 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 271 |
| Public Administration | 202 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Walden University conferred 267 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Walden University is not yet ranked for public & social service at the bachelor’s level.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Walden University report a median salary of $53,931 a year. This is lower than $75,990, the median for all majors at Walden University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Walden University, public & social service students accumulate a median of $51,652 in student loans. This is above $49,068, the typical median for all majors at Walden University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,700 | $10,542 |
| Fees | $525 | $525 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Walden University were White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Walden University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Walden University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 1,407 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public & Social Service | 237 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 180 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.