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Graduate Public & Social Service Programs at Columbia University in the City of New York

976 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in public & social service at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #1 out of 34 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Columbia University Graduate Public & Social Service Rankings

#16 in the U.S.
#2 in New York
#8 in the Middle Atlantic Region

By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #16 out of 881 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 16 of 881
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in New York 2 of 75
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 8 of 169

Graduate Public & Social Service Degrees at Columbia University

The following degree levels are available for public & social service at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Master’s 955
Doctoral 10
Professional Certificate 11

Graduate Public & Social Service Majors at Columbia University

The public & social service area of study at Columbia University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 562
Public Administration 409
Public Policy Analysis 5

Columbia University Public & Social Service Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 955 master’s degrees in public & social service.

Master’s Rankings

Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 34 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in New York 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 7
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools 17

Columbia University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$84,925 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $81,888 $81,888
Fees $3,037 $3,037

Find out more about Columbia University tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 24% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.

Columbia University gender breakdown of Public & Social Service Master's degree grads The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in public & social service.

Ethnic diversity of Public & Social Service majors at Columbia University in the City of New York
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 94
Black or African American 66
Hispanic or Latino 94
White 296
Non-Resident Aliens 344
Other Races 61

Columbia University Public & Social Service Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 10 doctoral degrees in public & social service.

Doctoral Rankings

Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 3
Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools 3

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 40% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

Columbia University gender breakdown of Public & Social Service Doctoral degree grads The largest share of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in public & social service.

Ethnic diversity of Public & Social Service majors at Columbia University in the City of New York
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 2

Columbia University Public & Social Service Professional Certificate Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 11 professional certificate degrees in public & social service.

Professional Certificate Rankings

Columbia University has not been ranked for public & social service at the professional certificate level.

Professional Certificate Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 18% of public & social service professional certificate degrees went to men and 82% went to women.

Columbia University gender breakdown of Public & Social Service Professional Certificate degree grads The largest share of public & social service professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in public & social service.

Ethnic diversity of Public & Social Service majors at Columbia University in the City of New York
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

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