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Public & Social Service in District of Columbia

Public & Social Service Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in District of Columbia

There are 78,000 people in the state and 7,872,690 people in the nation working in Public Administration & Social Service jobs.

Public & Social Service Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $162,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $119,501.

Public & Social Service Wages Nationwide vs. DC

Our data covers 3 colleges in District of Columbia offering Public Administration & Social Service degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,329 in their first year after graduation. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,952 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Howard University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,194 a year. With an admission rate of 35%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public & Social Service Careers in DC

Some of the careers Public Administration & Social Service majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Managers, All Other $95,684
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Compliance Managers $117,178
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,658
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Traffic Technicians $64,132
Healthcare Social Workers $78,044

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