Public & Social Service Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service is offered at 1,350 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Public & Social Service graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 93,195 degrees were awarded toPublic & Social Service majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public & Social Service at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 420 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,289 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30,751 |
| Master’s Degree | 54,004 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,693 |
Earnings of Public & Social Service Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service of $51,801 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,364 |
| 4 years | $51,801 |
| 5 years | $58,222 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Public & Social Service students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service. About 83.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 71 |
| Women | 349 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public & Social Service graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 45.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 20.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public & Social Service Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,482 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service. Learn more about the most popular below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,326 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 2,091 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service. This school awarded 1,253 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,043 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service. This school awarded 997 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 976 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 823 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 776 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aurora University is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 762 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 739 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service. This school awarded 729 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service. This school awarded 703 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ultimate Medical Academy is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 692 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 687 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service. During the most recent year for which we have data, 673 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service. This school awarded 670 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 641 undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University is a popular choice for Public & Social Service majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 641 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service. During the most recent year for which we have data, 633 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Public & Social Service. During the most recent year for which we have data, 624 people received their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Public & Social Service here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Public & Social Service Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11,674 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6,183 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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