by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for public & social service, placing at #719 out of 861 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in public & social service at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 77 |
| Professional Certificate | 26 |
The public & social service area of study at WSU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 118 |
| Public Administration | 41 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
WSU is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,300 a year. This is below $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, public & social service students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 4% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wichita State University awarded 11 certificate degrees in public & social service.
WSU has not been ranked for public & social service at the certificate level.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a certificate degree in public & social service from WSU identified as women.
The largest share of public & social service certificate degree graduates at WSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a certificate in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 77 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 26 |
