by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 732 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. 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 complete 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 Louisiana list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for public administration & social service students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in public administration & social service has to take a look at Southern University at New Orleans. Located in the large city of New Orleans, SUNO is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Southern University at New Orleans
University of Louisiana at Monroe is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of Louisiana at Monroe
It is difficult to beat Grambling State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration & social service. GSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Grambling.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Grambling State University
Explore all the Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 224 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,336 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,017 |
| Georgia | 32 | 844 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 706 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 1,252 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 921 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 310 |
| Alabama | 30 | 948 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 292 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 352 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 114 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 82 |
| Other Public Administration | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 181 |
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