2023 Best Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree School for You
Public Administration & Social Service is the #15 most popular major in South Carolina with 708 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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.
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 South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in South Carolina 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.
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2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the best for public administration and social service majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top South Carolina Schools for a Master's in Public & Social Service
Our analysis found Clemson University to be the best school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a master’s degree in South Carolina. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Winthrop University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in South Carolina. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Charleston. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.
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Out of the 6 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, South University, Columbia landed the # 5 spot on the list. South University, Columbia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Columbia.
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Strayer University - South Carolina ranked #6 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Strayer University - South Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Greenville.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2,840 |
| West Virginia | 504 |
| Mississippi | 752 |
| 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.
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