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Public & Social Service Schools in Ohio

In 2020-2021, 3,247 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in OH.

As a degree choice, Public & Social Service is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,343
Master’s Degree 1,320
Associate Degree 340
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 174
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 174
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 174
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 175,460 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 Ohio

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $73,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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

733 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,845. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

245 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Cleveland State University grads earn an average salary of $40,759. 49% of the teachers are full time.

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,914 after earning their degree at this institution.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
11,835 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending Youngstown State University will pay a net price of $12,225.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at University of Akron Main Campus. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,023 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,558.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,002 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,756.

Public & Social Service Careers in OH

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

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Political Scientists 25% $0
Health Specialties Professors 21% $106,750
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $46,610
Social and Community Service Managers 17% $68,000
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 17% $42,720
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $53,530
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $40,240
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $91,300
Counselors 14% $43,990
Social and Human Service Assistants 13% $32,340
Social Workers 13% $49,260
Community and Social Service Specialists 10% $40,740
Social Scientists 9% $75,540
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 7% $89,120
Managers 7% $97,600
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 7% $42,690
Political Science Professors 6% $82,000
General and Operations Managers 6% $96,110
Education Professors 5% $60,260
Social Work Professors 4% $69,670
Legislators 3% $19,350
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 2% $49,160
Chief Executives -7% $196,500
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -22% $76,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 3,212
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 2,647
Legal Professions 1,634
Military Technologies & Sciences 10

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