Graduate Certificates in Public Administration & Social Service
Education Levels of Public Administration & Social Service Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,497 people earned their graduate certificate in public administration & social service. This makes it the 8th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in public administration & social service is $53,242. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,416 and the high is $56,236.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for public administration & social service majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in public administration & social service. About 70.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 734 |
| Women | 1,763 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of public administration & social service graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 282 |
| White | 1,414 |
| International Students | 118 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 276 |
Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 215 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in public administration & social service. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for public administration & social service students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from UK. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,242.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 86 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 94% were women and 14% 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 $53,242.
University of Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from UCF. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,242.
Western New Mexico University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from Western New Mexico University. About 84% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Western New Mexico University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,242.
Aurora University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public administration & social service. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,363 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from Aurora. About 96% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in public administration & social service at Aurora University make a median salary of 53,242.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from FDU. About 54% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus public administration & social service graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,242.
University of Southern California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public administration & social service. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 53 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from USC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in public administration & social service at University of Southern California make a median salary of 53,242.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 53 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from UT Arlington. About 66% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in public administration & social service at The University of Texas at Arlington make a median salary of 53,242.
The 9th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Villanova University. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from Villanova. Of these students, 84% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Villanova graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,242.
University of Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from UChicago. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,242.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from FIU. Of these students, 89% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida International University public administration & social service graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,242.
Wichita State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public administration & social service. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from WSU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Wichita State University public administration & social service graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,242.
Syracuse University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public administration & social service. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from Syracuse. About 42% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,242.
Yeshiva University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from Yeshiva. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Yeshiva University public administration & social service graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,242.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from UMCP. About 60% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in public administration & social service at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 53,242.
University of Denver comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from DU. University of Denver public administration & social service graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,242.
Tennessee State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public administration & social service. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,844 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from Tennessee State University. Of these students, 49% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tennessee State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,242.
The 18th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montclair State University. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from Montclair State. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Montclair State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,242.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public administration & social service. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,533 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from UMass Dartmouth. About 80% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMass Dartmouth graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,242.
Liberty University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public administration & social service. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in public administration & social service from Liberty University. Of these students, 28% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Liberty University public administration & social service graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,242.
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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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