Associate Degrees in Public Administration & Social Service
Education Levels of Public Administration & Social Service Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,052 people earned their associate degree in public administration & social service. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public administration & social service at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 51,655 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 32,817 |
| Associate Degree | 6,052 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2,497 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,692 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,569 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 412 |
Earnings of Public Administration & Social Service Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in public administration & social service is $31,677. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,611 and the high is $34,295.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in public administration & social service is $5,607. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $6,411 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $4,804.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in public administration & social service. About 87.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 746 |
| Women | 5,306 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public administration & social service associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 92 |
| Black or African American | 1,591 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,348 |
| White | 2,493 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 497 |
Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 433 colleges that offer an associate degree in public administration & social service. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 848 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from UMA Clearwater. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Data shows that UMA Clearwater graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from BMCC. About 89% of this group were women, and 85% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Borough of Manhattan Community College public administration & social service graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration & social service. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from Delaware Tech. About 74% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Delaware Technical Community College - Terry public administration & social service graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
The 4th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Monroe College. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from Monroe College. About 88% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in public administration & social service at Monroe College make a median salary of 31,677.
South Texas College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration & social service. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from South Texas College. Of these students, 93% were women and 98% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in public administration & social service at South Texas College make a median salary of 31,677.
The 6th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Of these students, 94% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in public administration & social service at Bryant & Stratton College - Online make a median salary of 31,677.
The 7th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Ana College. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from SAC. Of these students, 82% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Santa Ana College public administration & social service graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
Dutchess Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration & social service. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from DCC. About 74% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Dutchess Community College public administration & social service graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
The 9th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Empire State College. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from SUNY Empire. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in public administration & social service at SUNY Empire State College make a median salary of 31,677.
Harcum College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration & social service. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from Harcum College. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Harcum College public administration & social service graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
The 11th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ohio Christian University. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from OCU. About 94% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ohio Christian University public administration & social service graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
Monroe Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration & social service. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from Monroe Community College. About 93% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Monroe Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
New York City College of Technology is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration & social service. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from City Tech. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that City Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego City College. Roughly 14,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from San Diego City College. Of these students, 84% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in public administration & social service at San Diego City College make a median salary of 31,677.
The 15th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bronx Community College. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from BCC. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in public administration & social service at Bronx Community College make a median salary of 31,677.
Tyler Junior College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration & social service. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from Tyler Junior College. About 94% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in public administration & social service at Tyler Junior College make a median salary of 31,677.
Columbia College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration & social service. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,268 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from Columbia College Missouri. Of these students, 91% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia College public administration & social service graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
The 18th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson Valley Community College. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from HVCC. Of these students, 90% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Hudson Valley Community College public administration & social service graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
Southwestern College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration & social service. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from SWC Chula Vista. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in public administration & social service at Southwestern College make a median salary of 31,677.
Community College of Philadelphia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration & social service. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in public administration & social service from Community College of Philadelphia. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Community College of Philadelphia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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