2023 Best Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,299 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration and social service students who went to a Wisconsin 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. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Wisconsin to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best master's 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin
The colleges and universities below are the best for public administration and social service majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Wisconsin Schools for a Master's in Public & Social Service
Our 2023 rankings named Marquette University the best school in Wisconsin for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Marquette is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Madison helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Wisconsin. Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the # 3 spot on the list. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school located in the town of Whitewater.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Wisconsin. UW Oshkosh is a large public school located in the small city of Oshkosh.
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree public administration and social service programs. UW - Green Bay is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Green Bay.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 3,206 |
| Michigan | 3,411 |
| Ohio | 3,030 |
| Illinois | 3,948 |
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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.
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