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Public & Social Service in Pennsylvania

Public & Social Service Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 360,380 people employed in jobs related to a Public Administration & Social Service degree, compared to 7,872,690 nationwide.

Public & Social Service Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Pennsylvania

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $112,353 in the state and $119,501 nationwide.

Public & Social Service Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Public Administration & Social Service degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,005 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,561 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $65,589 a year. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,533 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Public & Social Service Careers in PA

Some of the careers Public Administration & Social Service majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,472
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Managers, All Other $95,684
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Compliance Managers $117,178
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,658
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Traffic Technicians $64,132
Healthcare Social Workers $78,044

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