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Public & Social Service Schools in Maryland

1,782 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public & Social Service is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 957
Bachelor’s Degree 683
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Associate Degree 33
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 32.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 111,790 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 Maryland

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $75,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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

417 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $74,351 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

#2

Salisbury University

Salisbury
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Graduates earn an average $47,391 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,351. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,112 after earning their degree at this institution.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,460. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,169 Total Students

A typical student attending UB will pay a net price of $17,206. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $15,395.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 97% of the teachers are full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,773. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

Public & Social Service Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $45,430
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $49,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $113,150
Chief Executives 10% $204,920
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $56,510
Social and Human Service Assistants 10% $33,100
Counselors 9% $33,840
Education Professors 9% $67,050
Social and Community Service Managers 8% $71,760
General and Operations Managers 7% $119,460
Political Science Professors 7% $86,840
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $100,200
Community and Social Service Specialists 5% $46,600
Social Scientists 4% $103,440
Social Workers 4% $69,980
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3% $57,830
Managers 2% $119,900
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 1% $54,290
Legislators 0% $37,080
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 0% $72,570
Social Work Professors 0% $89,360
Political Scientists 0% $129,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 1,426
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 832
Legal Professions 761
Military Technologies & Sciences 129

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