2023 Best Public & Social Service Schools in Delaware
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, public administration and social service was ranked 9th in Delaware. In fact, 443 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
The Best Public & Social Service Schools in Delaware ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Delaware to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Delaware
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges.
Top Delaware Schools in Public & Social Service
Our 2023 rankings named Delaware Technical Community College - Terry the best school in Delaware for public administration and social service students. Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from Delaware Tech carry an average student debtload of $10,000.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Delaware. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Schools in Delaware list. Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from UD carry an average student debtload of $24,821.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Delaware State University is a great place for public administration and social service students. Del State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Dover.
On average, public administration and social service graduates from Del State take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $524, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 4 schools in Delaware that were part of this year’s ranking, Wilmington University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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New Jersey | 2,776 |
Pennsylvania | 3,560 |
New York | 10,504 |
Maryland | 1,766 |
District of Columbia | 874 |
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Public Administration & Social Service Related Rankings by Major
Public Administration & Social Service Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 Majors Related to Public Administration & Social Service
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 4 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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