by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Massachusetts 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 3,025 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for public administration & social service students seeking a a master's degree.
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
Brandeis University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the small 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
Anna Maria College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in public administration & social service. 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
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in public administration & social service needs to look into Northeastern University. 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
Located in the large suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Salem State University
Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Westfield State University
Bridgewater State is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Bridgewater.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Bridgewater State University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 32 | 190 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 654 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 130 |
| Maine | 27 | 285 |
| Vermont | 25 | 77 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 718 |
| Public Policy | 447 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 66 |
| Other Public Administration | 31 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 358 |
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