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2023 Best Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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$48,536 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master'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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Mississippi to see which master'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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi

The colleges and universities below are the best for public administration and social service majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Public & Social Service

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the best school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Mississippi. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Mississippi State.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

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#3

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

The excellent master’s degree programs at Delta State University helped the school earn the #3 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 school with a small student population.

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#4

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Belhaven University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the medium-sized city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jackson State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Jackson.

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Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 2,840
West Virginia 504
Florida 4,199
Virginia 2,154
Arkansas 683
South Carolina 708
Tennessee 1,564
Louisiana 1,118
Alabama 1,668
Kentucky 2,072
Georgia 1,475

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

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to University of the Fraser Valley.

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