2023 Best Public & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Certificate School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,668 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration and social service students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Public & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
Check out the public administration and social service graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Alabama Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Public & Social Service
Our 2023 rankings named University of North Alabama the best school in Alabama for public administration and social service students working on their graduate certificate. UNA is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Florence.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Troy University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a large student population.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Columbia Southern University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Alabama. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2,840 |
| West Virginia | 504 |
| Mississippi | 752 |
| South Carolina | 708 |
| Florida | 4,199 |
| Virginia | 2,154 |
| Arkansas | 683 |
| Kentucky | 2,072 |
| Georgia | 1,475 |
| Tennessee | 1,564 |
| Louisiana | 1,118 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Public Administration & Social Service
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 Majors Related to Public Administration & Social Service
| 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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