Doctor’s Degrees in Public Administration & Social Service
Education Levels of Public Administration & Social Service Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,692 people earned their doctor's degree in public administration & social service. This earns it the #15 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in public administration & social service is $82,087. 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 $75,335 and the high is $98,659.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public administration & social service. About 72.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 464 |
| Women | 1,228 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public administration & social service doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 455 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 161 |
| White | 673 |
| International Students | 176 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 171 |
Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 158 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public administration & social service. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from USC. Of these students, 71% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from WCUPA. About 55% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WCUPA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UT Arlington. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
Harvard University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Harvard. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
New York University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from NYU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. New York University public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 80% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The 9th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of St Thomas Minnesota. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UST MN. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that UST MN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UPenn. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pennsylvania public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UT Dallas. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public administration & social service at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 82,087.
Jackson State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Jackson State. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Jackson State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from VCU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public administration & social service at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 82,087.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Tulane. Of these students, 74% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brandeis University. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Brandeis. About 77% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Brandeis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Connecticut State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from SCSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southern Connecticut State University public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from IUP. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
Valdosta State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from VSU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public administration & social service at Valdosta State University make a median salary of 82,087.
The 18th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from GMU. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Mason University public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
Florida State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Florida State. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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