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Public & Social Service Schools in Pennsylvania

3,595 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

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

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Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,903
Bachelor’s Degree 1,145
Associate Degree 299
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 130
Post-Master’s Certificate 130
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 83
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 83
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 31
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
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Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 20.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 57.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Pennsylvania

217,830 people in the state and 5,443,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public administration and social service.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $65,620, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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Most Popular Public & Social Service Programs in PA

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

#1

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh
352 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#2

Widener University

Chester
293 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

In their early career, Widener grads earn an average salary of $53,312. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,792.

#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
270 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. 57% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
219 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#5

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester
197 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,701 after graduation. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#6

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro
188 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,322 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,363. 95% of students get financical aid.

#7

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

#8

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,080 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Millersville will pay a net price of $23,133. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#9

Villanova University

Villanova
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

A typical student attending Kutztown University will pay a net price of $23,227. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,602 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public & Social Service Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,790
Marriage and Family Therapists 15% $58,360
Healthcare Social Workers 14% $52,630
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $36,930
Social and Community Service Managers 9% $61,210
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $104,600
Social and Human Service Assistants 9% $33,900
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 9% $40,830
Counselors 8% $59,100
Education Professors 8% $63,530
Political Science Professors 8% $90,030
General and Operations Managers 7% $112,620
Social Work Professors 7% $59,890
Community and Social Service Specialists 5% $45,270
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 5% $49,840
Social Workers 5% $65,910
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 4% $53,890
Legislators 4% $0
Managers 3% $116,820
Social Scientists 3% $79,460
Political Scientists 0% $89,170
Chief Executives -7% $208,000
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -25% $75,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 4,059
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 2,734
Legal Professions 2,391
Military Technologies & Sciences 128

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