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2024 Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,438 Associate Degrees
$22,429 Avg Early-Career Salary
Public Administration & Social Service isn't the most popular associate program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #18 in popularity out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of public administration & social service. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,438 associate degrees in public administration & social service during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Public Administration & Social Service School for Your Associate Degree

Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of public administration & social service for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality public administration & social service program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Average Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

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.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Public Administration & Social Service in the Southeast Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in public administration & social service.

Top Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Public Administration & Social Service

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Rasmussen University - Florida if you want to pursue an associate degree in public administration & social service. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Rasmussen University - Florida

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of the Cumberlands if you want to pursue an associate degree in public administration & social service. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from University of the Cumberlands

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in public administration & social service. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Annual Graduates

Greenville Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in public administration & social service. Located in the city of Greenville, GTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Greenville Technical College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Greenwood, Piedmont Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Piedmont Technical College

5
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Brescia University
Owensboro, KY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Owensboro, Brescia University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Brescia University

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
27 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Conway, Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Horry-Georgetown Technical College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
848 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Clearwater, UMA Clearwater is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater

Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges by State

Explore the best public administration & social service schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 37 94
Georgia 34 76
Virginia 34 25
Arkansas 33 17
Florida 32 889
Kentucky 30 134
Tennessee 30 9
West Virginia 29 17
South Carolina 26 177
Alabama 24 0

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Public Administration & Social Service Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Human Services 1,245
Other Public Administration 7
Community Organization & Advocacy 2
Public Administration 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 299

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