2025 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

It is difficult to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a degree in public administration & social service. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1125 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Those public administration & social service students who get their degree from University of Southern California earn $15,650 more than the typical public administration & social service graduate.

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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

University of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in public administration & social service. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.

There were roughly 563 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent year we have data available. Those public administration & social service students who get their degree from University of Chicago make $10,440 more than the standard public administration & social service graduate.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is a great option for students pursuing a 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. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were about 288 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available. Those public administration & social service students who get their degree from Duke University receive $22,170 more than the average public administration & social service grad.

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration & social service. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 777 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. Those public administration & social service students who get their degree from New York University make $17,191 more than the standard public administration & social service grad.

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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 225 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the public administration & social service major at Northwestern University get $27,980 above the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were approximately 318 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available. Public Administration & Social Service degree recipients from University of California - Berkeley receive an earnings boost of approximately $19,550 over the average income of public administration & social service majors.

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Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.

There were about 639 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the public administration & social service program state that they receive average early career income of $49,674.

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Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 912 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Fordham U in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the public administration & social service degree program at Fordham University make $8,910 above the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 402.99999999999994 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available. Those public administration & social service students who get their degree from University of Washington - Seattle Campus make $14,486 more than the typical public administration & social service grad.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the city of New Brunswick. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 808 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Public Administration & Social Service degree recipients from Rutgers University - New Brunswick get an earnings boost of about $6,349 over the typical earnings of public administration & social service graduates.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. This university ranks 5th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 412 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the public administration & social service program at Syracuse University get $13,808 more than the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Princeton. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Princeton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 210 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Princeton in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the public administration & social service degree program at Princeton University get $31,574 more than the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Simmons University
Boston, MA

Simmons is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. This university ranks 11th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 531 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Simmons in the most recent year we have data available. Those public administration & social service students who get their degree from Simmons University receive $8,160 more than the standard public administration & social service grad.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 147 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service degree recipients from Cornell University receive an earnings boost of about $22,918 over the typical earnings of public administration & social service majors.

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 360 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the public administration & social service program at Loyola University Chicago get $3,983 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were roughly 619 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available. Public Administration & Social Service degree recipients from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor get an earnings boost of about $8,092 above the typical earnings of public administration & social service majors.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus. This university ranks 1st out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 843 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the public administration & social service program make an average of $47,089 in the first couple years of working.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 260 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the public administration & social service program earn about $48,783 in the first couple years of working.

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Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 15th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 258 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the public administration & social service program state that they receive average early career earnings of $48,352.

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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 357 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service degree recipients from The University of Texas at Austin earn a boost of around $8,527 above the typical earnings of public administration & social service majors.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 359 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the public administration & social service program at University of Wisconsin - Madison earn $7,710 above the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ

ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 622 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the public administration & social service program at Arizona State University - Tempe earn $3,061 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Located in the large city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 7 colleges for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.

There were approximately 135 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at CUA in the most recent data year. Those public administration & social service students who get their degree from Catholic University of America receive $11,638 more than the average public administration & social service student.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 378 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the public administration & social service major at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make $5,224 more than the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were roughly 262 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service degree recipients from University of Maryland - College Park earn a boost of approximately $17,854 over the typical earnings of public administration & social service graduates.