by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,116 associate degrees in public administration & social service to qualified students.
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The public administration & social service associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges 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 associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate 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 schools for public administration & social service students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in public administration & social service.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in public administration & social service. BMCC is a large public college located in the city of New York.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Borough of Manhattan Community College
Metropolitan College of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in public administration & social service. MCNY is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Metropolitan College of New York
Camden County College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in public administration & social service. Located in the suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Camden County College
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in public administration & social service. Delaware Tech is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dover.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, SUNY Empire is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from SUNY Empire State College
Community College of Philadelphia is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Community College of Philadelphia
Located in the suburb of Orchard Park, Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Bryant & Stratton College - Online
Medgar is a small public college located in the city of Brooklyn.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Medgar Evers College
Located in the large city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from New York City College of Technology
Located in the large city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Touro College
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Explore the best public administration & social service colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 299 |
| New York | 36 | 1,369 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 277 |
| Maryland | 33 | 33 |
| Delaware | 21 | 138 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 0 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 1,526 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 243 |
| Public Administration | 45 |
| Other Public Administration | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 678 |
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