by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,341 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 full 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 North Carolina.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service.
Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke 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 Duke University
It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration & social service. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina State University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from North Carolina State University
It's hard to beat East Carolina University if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration & social service. ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from East Carolina University
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
NC A&T is a large public university located in the large city of Greensboro.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from North Carolina A & T State University
Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Appalachian State University
WCU is a large public university located in the town of Cullowhee.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Western Carolina University
Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the large city of Greensboro.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Explore all the Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools 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 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 921 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 310 |
| Alabama | 30 | 948 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 817 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 292 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 352 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 317 |
| Public Policy | 143 |
| Human Services | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 319 |
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