Public & Social Service Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 612 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in NV.

In terms of popularity, Public & Social Service is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	303
Bachelor’s Degree	233
Associate Degree	52
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	12
Post-Master’s Certificate	10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	2

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a public administration and social service major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration and social service majors in Nevada is as follows:

• Asian: 6.4%
• Black or African American: 9.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 33.8%
• White: 41.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
• Other Races: 8.5%

Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Nevada

41,900 people in the state and 5,443,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public administration and social service.

Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Nevada

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $68,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

Most Popular Public & Social Service Programs in NV

There are 5 colleges in Nevada that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Public & Social Service Careers in NV

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

Job Title	NV Job Growth	NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	43%	$63,670
Marriage and Family Therapists	31%	$54,430
Medical and Health Services Managers	31%	$113,310
Healthcare Social Workers	30%	$70,200
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	26%	$87,220
General and Operations Managers	25%	$103,010
Community and Social Service Specialists	24%	$38,490
Social and Community Service Managers	24%	$70,670
Education Professors	23%	$49,150
Social and Human Service Assistants	23%	$35,550
Social Scientists	23%	$79,030
Substance Abuse Social Workers	21%	$59,070
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers	21%	$45,810
Managers	19%	$94,460
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	19%	$49,100
Social Workers	18%	$79,030
Legislators	17%	$0
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	16%	$59,980
Chief Executives	9%	$208,000
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	0%	$67,130

Related Majors in Nevada

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NV
Law Enforcement & Firefighting	764
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness	273
Legal Professions	265

View all majors related to Public & Social Service

View Nationwide Public & Social Service Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By University of the Fraser Valley under License

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