2023 Best Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 3,560 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration and social service students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 5 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Pennsylvania Schools for an Associate in Public & Social Service
Our analysis found Elizabethtown College to be the best school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a associate degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Harcum College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Harrisburg Area Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Community College of Philadelphia is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public school with a large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Edinboro, Edinboro is a public college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,776 |
| New York | 10,504 |
| Maryland | 1,766 |
| Delaware | 443 |
| District of Columbia | 874 |
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Public Administration & Social Service Related Rankings by Major
Public Administration & Social Service Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,326 |
| Public Administration | 16,905 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 142,610 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 73,813 |
| Legal Professions | 61,055 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 4,477 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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