by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 765 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 Missouri list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service.
University of Missouri - Columbia is a good decision for students pursuing a master's degree in public administration & social service. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of Missouri - Columbia
It's hard to beat Saint Louis University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in public administration & social service. SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Saint Louis University
Missouri State University - Springfield is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Missouri State University - Springfield
It's hard to beat University of Missouri - St Louis if you want to pursue a master's degree in public administration & social service. UMSL is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from University of Missouri - St Louis
Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University 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 Park University
Located in the city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Drury University
Located in the small city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in public administration & social service from Southeast Missouri State University
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, MBU 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 Missouri Baptist University
Explore all the Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 31 | 2,199 |
| Kansas | 30 | 401 |
| Iowa | 29 | 254 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 191 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 88 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 50 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 271 |
| Human Services | 18 |
| Public Policy | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 257 |
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