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Public & Social Service Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 1,642 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in MO.

A Public & Social Service major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 854
Bachelor’s Degree 641
Associate Degree 85
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Missouri

There are 102,730 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 Missouri

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $60,450 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#2

Columbia College

Columbia
191 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,668. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,516 after earning their degree at this institution.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, Missouri State grads earn an average salary of $37,811. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

162 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,232. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,559.

#6

Park University

Parkville
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

In their early career, Park University grads earn an average salary of $44,444. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at SLU.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,346 a year. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

In their early career, Southeast Missouri State University grads earn an average salary of $34,146. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,123 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

Public & Social Service Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Counselors 25% $27,880
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $45,850
Social Work Professors 23% $71,280
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $37,320
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $43,600
Community and Social Service Specialists 19% $37,720
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370
Education Professors 18% $69,430
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $56,540
Social and Human Service Assistants 16% $28,400
Political Science Professors 16% $73,770
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $36,470
Managers 10% $93,580
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,500
Legislators 9% $18,930
Social Workers 8% $65,920
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $92,470
Social Scientists 5% $69,810
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 1% $37,580
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 0% $36,730
Chief Executives -3% $144,070
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -19% $73,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 1,500
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,342
Legal Professions 1,149
Military Technologies & Sciences 448

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