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Public & Social Service Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 841 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in IA.

In terms of popularity, Public & Social Service is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Iowa

Public Administration & Social Service majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 500
Master’s Degree 254
Associate Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a public administration and social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration and social service majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 71.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Iowa

56,740 people in the state and 5,443,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public administration and social service.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Iowa

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $61,460 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,438. In their early career, UNI grads earn an average salary of $43,071.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,063. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Grand View University

Des Moines
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,643 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#6

Drake University

Des Moines
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,644 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Drake.

#7

Clarke University

Dubuque
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,860. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
1,076 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,002. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation.

#10

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,557.

Public & Social Service Careers in IA

Some of the careers public administration and social service majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 28% $49,410
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $44,890
Healthcare Social Workers 20% $51,830
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $54,550
Counselors 19% $32,030
Social and Human Service Assistants 18% $32,620
Social Workers 18% $66,810
Community and Social Service Specialists 15% $35,200
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 15% $39,250
Political Science Professors 12% $85,660
Education Professors 11% $68,790
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740
Social Scientists 10% $0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $78,080
Social Work Professors 7% $68,580
Managers 6% $90,210
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $71,630
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 4% $59,780
Legislators 4% $25,350
Chief Executives -5% $208,000
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -17% $69,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public administration and social service.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,491
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 883
Legal Professions 371
Military Technologies & Sciences 13

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