2023 Best Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree School for You
With 1,536 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, public administration and social service is the #13 most popular major in Colorado.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
The Best Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Colorado 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 Colorado
The colleges and universities below are the best for public administration and social service majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Colorado Schools for a Master's in Public & Social Service
Our 2023 rankings named University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus the best school in Colorado for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz 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 University of Denver. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Colorado State University - Fort Collins helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Colorado. Colorado State is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Colorado State University - Pueblo helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Colorado. Colorado State University - Pueblo is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Pueblo.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Colorado. UCCS is a large public school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.
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Metropolitan State University of Denver did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for public administration and social service students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 962 |
| Montana | 153 |
| Idaho | 621 |
| Wyoming | 149 |
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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 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).
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