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Public & Social Service Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 3,471 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Public & Social Service is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,728
Bachelor’s Degree 1,481
Associate Degree 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 68
Post-Master’s Certificate 68
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 46
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Michigan

There are 139,700 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 Michigan

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $71,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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

674 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,027 a year. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

494 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,962. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,269 after earning their degree at this institution.

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
307 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. This public school has an average net price of $16,007. In their early career, Central Michigan grads earn an average salary of $42,092.

263 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan.

#6

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
209 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,543.

#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
161 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,279. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at Saginaw Valley State University.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,137 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,058. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Ferris State University

Big Rapids
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,412 a year. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,213.

Public & Social Service Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $37,420
Healthcare Social Workers 19% $55,720
Substance Abuse Social Workers 18% $50,140
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Social and Human Service Assistants 17% $29,010
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $72,190
Counselors 14% $36,640
Community and Social Service Specialists 14% $38,990
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $50,020
Education Professors 13% $72,650
Political Science Professors 13% $90,930
Social Work Professors 9% $64,100
General and Operations Managers 9% $101,270
Managers 7% $95,390
Legislators 7% $19,610
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7% $103,540
Social Workers 5% $62,070
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $64,840
Social Scientists 4% $72,620
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 4% $55,040
Chief Executives -5% $203,290
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -16% $79,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 2,279
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 2,277
Legal Professions 1,654
Military Technologies & Sciences 9

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