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Public & Social Service Schools in Kansas

798 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public & Social Service major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 401
Bachelor’s Degree 305
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 44,920 people employed in jobs related to a public administration and social service degree, compared to 5,443,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Kansas

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $63,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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There are 10 colleges in Kansas that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

290 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,257. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $14,859. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,339. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 90% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,189. 96% of students get financical aid. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Newman University

Wichita
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,903. In their early career, Newman University grads earn an average salary of $41,657. 98% of the teachers are full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at Pitt State. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
484 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,732 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
532 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Ottawa University - Kansas City grads earn an average salary of $42,665. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
731 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,271. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,432 after earning their degree at this institution. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Public & Social Service Careers in KS

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

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $75,630
Social and Community Service Managers 15% $58,330
Community and Social Service Specialists 15% $35,290
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $41,360
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $85,610
Managers 11% $96,210
Social and Human Service Assistants 10% $33,730
Substance Abuse Social Workers 9% $37,910
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $96,580
Healthcare Social Workers 8% $54,420
General and Operations Managers 7% $80,860
Legislators 7% $18,120
Social Scientists 4% $78,050
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 0% $41,560
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers -3% $37,450
Chief Executives -5% $149,880
Social Workers -5% $46,900
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -18% $70,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 722
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 710
Legal Professions 269
Military Technologies & Sciences 4

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