by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 34 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,899 master's degrees in public administration & social service to qualified students.
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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 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.
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.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service.
Harvard University is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Harvard University
Brown University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the midsize 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
Boston University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public administration & social service. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Boston University
Simmons University is one of the best 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
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 suburb 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
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Brandeis University
Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Boston College
Trinity Bantams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Hartford.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Trinity College
Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Northampton.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Smith College
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| 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 | 732 |
| Public Policy | 520 |
| Human Services | 69 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 48 |
| Other Public Administration | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 543 |
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