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

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$48,536 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 832 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration and social service students who went to a Iowa college or university. This makes it the #15 most popular major in the state.

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.

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 Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Iowa 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 Iowa

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

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

#1

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Our analysis found Drake University to be the best school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Iowa. Located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#2

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Northern Iowa. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Saint Ambrose University is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Upper Iowa University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#6

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA

With a ranking of #6, Clarke University did quite well on this year’s best schools for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Dubuque, Clarke is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 791
Minnesota 3,576
South Dakota 143
Missouri 1,624
Nebraska 490
North Dakota 321

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 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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