We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in public & social service at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 43 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley highly for public & social service, placing at #6 out of 881 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 6 of 881 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California | 1 of 73 |
The following degree levels are available for public & social service at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 201 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
The public & social service field at UC Berkeley breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 156 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 123 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley handed out 201 master’s degrees in public & social service.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley awarded 10 doctoral degrees in public & social service.
UC Berkeley is not currently 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 UC Berkeley are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a doctoral in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UC Berkeley. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 68 |