2023 Best Public & Social Service Schools in Idaho
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service School for You
In 2020-2021, 621 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration and social service students who went to a Idaho college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Public & Social Service Schools in Idaho to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Idaho to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Idaho
The colleges and universities below are the best for public administration and social service majors pursuing a .
Top Idaho Schools in Public & Social Service
Our 2023 rankings named Northwest Nazarene University the best school in Idaho for public administration and social service students. NNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Nampa.
While working on their degree, public administration and social service majors at NNU accumulate an average of around $28,000 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boise State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Schools in Idaho list. Located in the midsize city of Boise, Boise State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from Boise State carry an average student debtload of $27,900.
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Out of the 4 schools in Idaho that were part of this year’s ranking, Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public administration and social service majors at BYU - I take out is $14,694.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Idaho State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public & Social Service Schools in Idaho list. ISU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pocatello.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from ISU carry an average student debtload of $35,776.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Colorado | 1,536 |
Utah | 962 |
Montana | 153 |
Wyoming | 149 |
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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 |
Majors Similar 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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