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Public & Social Service Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 1,668 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in AL.

A Public & Social Service major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Alabama

Public Administration & Social Service majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 948
Bachelor’s Degree 650
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a public administration and social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration and social service majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 40.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 43.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Alabama

There are 55,790 people in the state and 5,443,260 people in the nation working in public administration and social service jobs.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $66,430, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

478 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,917.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,526 after earning their degree at this institution. 39 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,791 a year. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,695 after earning their degree at this institution.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, AAMU grads earn an average salary of $28,704.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 78% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Jacksonville State University.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. This public school has an average net price of $19,534. In their early career, Alabama State grads earn an average salary of $25,949.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,826. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Public & Social Service Careers in AL

Some of the careers public administration and social service majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Marriage and Family Therapists 19% $38,910
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $34,310
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $47,900
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $90,500
Social and Community Service Managers 15% $63,100
Social and Human Service Assistants 11% $27,630
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $37,950
General and Operations Managers 10% $100,980
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $82,330
Education Professors 7% $69,040
Political Science Professors 6% $73,900
Managers 6% $101,560
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $45,060
Legislators 5% $19,210
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 3% $40,170
Social Workers 0% $67,340
Social Work Professors 0% $68,110
Chief Executives -4% $189,920
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -19% $77,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public administration and social service.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 2,863
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 959
Legal Professions 426

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