by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Rhode Island to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service to qualified students.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor'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 complete 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 bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island list to help you make the college decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service.
It's difficult to beat Rhode Island College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public administration & social service from Rhode Island College
University of Rhode Island is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public administration & social service from University of Rhode Island
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | 744 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 592 |
| Vermont | 32 | 98 |
| Maine | 32 | 100 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 472 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 43 |
| Public Administration | 16 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 194 |
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