by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,455 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for public administration & social service students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service.
Simmons University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public administration & social service. Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Simmons University
University of Connecticut is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of Connecticut
Brandeis University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Brandeis University
Brown University is a great choice for students pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Brown University
Located in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Anna Maria College
Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Rhode Island College
Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Northeastern University
UNH is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Durham.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of Rhode Island
Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Salem State University
Explore the best public administration & social service schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | 2,563 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 190 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 654 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 130 |
| Maine | 27 | 285 |
| Vermont | 25 | 77 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 962 |
| Public Policy | 664 |
| Human Services | 89 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 66 |
| Other Public Administration | 31 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 658 |
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