by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in public & social service at Western. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 16 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western among the top schools in the country for public & social service, placing at #377 out of 881 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for public & social service at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 163 |
| Master’s | 83 |
This public & social service area of study at Western covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 130 |
| Social Work | 116 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Carolina University awarded 83 master’s degrees in public & social service.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 27% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Western. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 163 |
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