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2025 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in South Dakota

1 College in South Dakota
166 Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Awarded
$47,851 Avg Early-Career Salary
Public Administration & Social Service is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #14 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

There was only one school in South Dakota to review for the 2025 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in South Dakota ranking.

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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 Schools in South Dakota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Public Administration & Social Service in South Dakota

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the public administration & social service degree levels they offer.

Top South Dakota Schools in Public Administration & Social Service

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,092 Median Starting Salary

Black Hills State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration & social service. BHSU is a small public university located in the distant town of Spearfish.

Students who graduate with their degree from the public administration & social service program report average early career wages of $39,092.

More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Black Hills State University

Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38 731
Minnesota 38 3,541
Iowa 38 796
Missouri 38 1,563
Nebraska 36 471
North Dakota 35 318

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Public Administration & Social Service Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Human Services 115
Public Administration 17
Community Organization & Advocacy 15

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