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Associate Degrees in Public Administration & Social Service

6,780 Yearly Graduations
$23,880 Median Salary
$21,740 Median Debt
There are 433 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in public administration and social service. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of public administration and social service graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Public Administration & Social Service Majors

In 2020-2021, 6,780 associate degrees were awarded to public administration and social service majors. 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 and social service at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49,660
Bachelor’s Degree 36,233
Associate Degree 6,780
Graduate Certificate 2,152
Basic Certificate 1,820
Doctor’s Degree 1,440
Undergraduate Certificate 498

Earnings of Public Administration & Social Service Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in public administration and social service is $23,880. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $23,206 to a high of $27,598.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in public administration and social service is $21,740. 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, $28,508 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $13,250.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in public administration and social service. About 87.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 867
Women 5,913
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The racial-ethnic distribution of public administration and social service associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 119
Black or African American 1,893
Hispanic or Latino 1,491
White 2,646
International Students 35
Other Races/Ethnicities 596
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There are 433 colleges that offer an associate degree in public administration and social service. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

848 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for public administration and social service majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 848 associate degrees were handed out to public administration and social service majors at UMA Clearwater. About 96% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

143 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration and social service. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 associate degrees were handed out to public administration and social service majors at BMCC. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

138 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Delaware Technical Community College - Terry comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration and social service. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The public administration and social service program at Delaware Technical Community College - Terry awarded 138 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
110 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Monroe College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration and social service. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,074 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from Monroe College. About 85% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
101 Yearly Graduations
94% Women

South Texas College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration and social service. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The public administration and social service program at South Texas College awarded 101 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
93 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bryant & Stratton College - Online is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration and social service. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from Bryant & Stratton College - Online. About 95% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, California
89 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Ana College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration and social service. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 89 associate degrees were handed out to public administration and social service majors at SAC. Of these students, 90% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York
70 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Dutchess Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration and social service. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from DCC. About 87% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
69 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for public administration and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 associate degrees were handed out to public administration and social service majors at SUNY Empire. Of these students, 78% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
66 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harcum College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration and social service. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from Harcum College. About 88% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Ohio Christian University

Circleville, Ohio
65 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for public administration and 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 $13,045 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,416 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 associate degrees were handed out to public administration and social service majors at OCU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#12

Monroe Community College

Rochester, New York
64 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Monroe Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration and social service. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from Monroe Community College. Of these students, 81% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, New York
62 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York City College of Technology is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration and social service. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from City Tech. About 82% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

San Diego City College

San Diego, California
59 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Diego City College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration and social service. Roughly 14,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from San Diego City College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#15

Bronx Community College

Bronx, New York
58 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
97% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bronx Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in public administration and social service. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from BCC. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#16

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, Texas
57 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for public administration and social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tyler Junior College. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from Tyler Junior College. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#17

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
56 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for public administration and social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbia College. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 associate degrees were handed out to public administration and social service majors at Columbia College Missouri. Of these students, 91% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

54 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for public administration and social service majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson Valley Community College. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 associate degrees were handed out to public administration and social service majors at HVCC. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#19

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California
53 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
96% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southwestern College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration and social service. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their associate degree in public administration and social service from SWC Chula Vista. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#20

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
51 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Philadelphia is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in public administration and social service. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 associate degrees were handed out to public administration and social service majors at Community College of Philadelphia. About 88% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Public Administration & Social Service Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Human Services 4,517
Social Work 1,721
Community Organization & Advocacy 351
Public Administration 122
Other Public Administration 69

Below are some popular majors that are similar to public administration and social service that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 35,304
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 5,979
Legal Professions 5,809
Military Technologies & Sciences 1,106

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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