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Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts

3,924 Public Administration & Social Service students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Public & Social Service is the 10th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,563
Bachelor’s Degree 744
Associate Degree 219
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 218
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 218
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 218
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 72
Post-Master’s Certificate 72
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 70
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 38

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 52.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Massachusetts

There are 179,000 people in the state and 5,443,260 people in the nation working in public administration and social service jobs.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Massachusetts

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $75,340 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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

578 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
386 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. 72% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

342 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Graduates earn an average $58,876 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
273 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,858 a year.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Brandeis grads earn an average salary of $52,141. This private school has an average net price of $33,663.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $19,017. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,951. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,839 after graduation.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $44,030 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
609 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,987 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Smith College

Northampton
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,017 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,615.

Public & Social Service Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Marriage and Family Therapists 15% $52,580
Education Professors 15% $70,280
Political Science Professors 14% $102,760
Substance Abuse Social Workers 14% $38,330
Social Work Professors 14% $68,580
Social and Community Service Managers 12% $65,590
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $61,460
Social and Human Service Assistants 11% $30,660
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $43,980
Community and Social Service Specialists 10% $43,140
Social Scientists 9% $80,030
General and Operations Managers 8% $110,760
Social Workers 8% $76,670
Managers 7% $120,100
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $100,260
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 5% $54,090
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -20% $79,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 2,955
Legal Professions 2,570
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,195
Military Technologies & Sciences 246

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