by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 900 master's degrees in public administration & social service during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of public administration & social service for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for public administration & social service students working on their master's degree.
The public administration & social service school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Maryland.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service.
It is difficult to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration & social service. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of Maryland - College Park
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in public administration & social service needs to look into Salisbury University. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Salisbury University
University of Baltimore is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in public administration & social service. UB is a small public university located in the large city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of Baltimore
Morgan State University is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service. Morgan State is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Morgan State University
Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Bowie State University
Explore all the Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 6,160 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 1,903 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 1,556 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 801 |
| Delaware | 24 | 160 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 151 |
| Public Policy | 123 |
| Human Services | 13 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 36 |
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