by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in public & social service at FAU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU highly for public & social service, placing at #153 out of 881 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in public & social service at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 220 |
| Certificate | 13 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
The public & social service field at FAU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 196 |
| Public Administration | 69 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 17 master’s degrees in public & social service.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 35% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at FAU are Black or African American. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in public & social service.
FAU has not been ranked for public & social service at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a doctoral in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 11 graduate certificate degrees in public & social service.
FAU is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 29 |
Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in public & social service from FAU identified as women.
The largest share of public & social service graduate certificate degree graduates at FAU were Black or African American. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a graduate certificate in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at FAU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 220 |
| Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 13 |