2023 Best Public & Social Service Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 752 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration and social service students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #11 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.
The Best Public & Social Service Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Mississippi to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The colleges and universities below are the best for public administration and social service majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top Mississippi Schools for a Bachelor's in Public & Social Service
Our 2023 rankings named University of Mississippi the best school in Mississippi for public administration and social service students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the town of University.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Mississippi State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Mississippi. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Mississippi State.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern Mississippi. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Delta State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Mississippi. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public college with a small student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Jackson State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Mississippi. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.
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Belhaven University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2,840 |
| West Virginia | 504 |
| South Carolina | 708 |
| Florida | 4,199 |
| Virginia | 2,154 |
| Arkansas | 683 |
| Alabama | 1,668 |
| Kentucky | 2,072 |
| Georgia | 1,475 |
| Tennessee | 1,564 |
| Louisiana | 1,118 |
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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 6 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to University of the Fraser Valley.
More about our data sources and methodologies.