2023 Best Public & Social Service Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Public & Social Service Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Colorado
Check out the public administration and social service programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Colorado Schools in Public & Social Service
Our analysis found Colorado State University - Fort Collins to be the best school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. Colorado State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Fort Collins.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from Colorado State carry an average student debtload of $23,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $222.
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The excellent programs at Colorado State University - Global Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Colorado. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greenwood Village.
Public Administration & Social Service majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus take out an average of $40,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Denver is a great place for public administration and social service students. Located in the large city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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The excellent programs at Colorado State University - Pueblo helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Colorado. Colorado State University - Pueblo is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Pueblo.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from Colorado State University - Pueblo carry an average student debtload of $26,685.
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Colorado Mesa University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public administration and social service students. It came in at #6 on the list. Colorado Mesa is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Grand Junction.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from Colorado Mesa carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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Metropolitan State University of Denver ranked #7 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, public administration and social service majors at MSU Denver accumulate an average of around $30,430 in student debt.
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Public & Social Service Schools in Colorado ranking. UCCS is a fairly large public school located in the city of Colorado Springs.
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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 8 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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