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Graduate Public & Social Service Programs at Northwestern University

92 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 Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 64 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Northwestern University Graduate Public & Social Service Rankings

#10 in the U.S.
#1 in Illinois
#1 in the Great Lakes Region

College Factual ranks Northwestern University as a strong choice for public & social service, ranked #10 out of 881 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 10 of 881
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Illinois 1 of 29
Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Great Lakes Region 1 of 131

Graduate Public & Social Service Degrees at Northwestern University

The following degree levels are offered in public & social service at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 101
Master’s 82
Graduate Certificate 9
Professional Certificate 1

Graduate Public & Social Service Majors at Northwestern University

This public & social service field at Northwestern University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 83
Community Organization and Advocacy 70
Public Policy Analysis 40

Northwestern University Public & Social Service Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 82 master’s degrees in public & social service.

Master’s Rankings

Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 64 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois 1
Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools 6

Northwestern University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$77,532 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $76,704 $76,704
Fees $828 $828

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Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 33% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Public & Social Service Master's degree grads The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic diversity of Public & Social Service majors at Northwestern University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 48
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 4

Northwestern University Public & Social Service Graduate Certificate Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 9 graduate certificate degrees in public & social service.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

Northwestern University has not been ranked for public & social service at the graduate certificate level.

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 22% of public & social service graduate certificate degrees went to men and 78% went to women.

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Public & Social Service Graduate Certificate degree grads The majority of public & social service graduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Approximately 22% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a graduate certificate in public & social service.

Ethnic diversity of Public & Social Service majors at Northwestern University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 6

Northwestern University Public & Social Service Professional Certificate Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 1 professional certificate degree in public & social service.

Professional Certificate Rankings

Northwestern University is not yet ranked for public & social service at the professional certificate level.

Professional Certificate Student Diversity

All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in public & social service from Northwestern University were men.

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Public & Social Service Professional Certificate degree grads The largest share of public & social service professional certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic diversity of Public & Social Service majors at Northwestern University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Undergraduate Study in Public & Social Service at Northwestern University

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Public & Social Service 101

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