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2026 Best Social Services Public Administration Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

2026 Best Social Services Public Administration Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

Looking for the best Social Services Public Administration undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1222 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Social Services Public Administration Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

Here are the top-ranked schools:

No school ranked higher than University Of Maryland University College this year in the United States. Based in Adelphi, MD, University Of Maryland University College is a public institution. University Of Maryland University College posts a six-year graduation rate of 20%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,136, compared with $12,336 for out-of-state students. University Of Maryland University College Social Services Public Administration students take on a median of $29,202 in debt. Get the full University Of Maryland University College report

#2

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

Out of the 1222 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Century College landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in White Bear Lake, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Graduates carry a median of $37,015 in student loans. Read the full report on Century College

#5

Boston University

Boston, MA

A rank of #5 makes Boston University one of the top choices in the United States. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete their Social Services Public Administration program here. Read the full report on Boston University

#6

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University placed #6 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. Montclair State University graduates 65% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,912 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,022. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Social Services Public Administration program here. Get the full Montclair State University report

#7

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ

Camden County College did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Blackwood, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,320, while out-of-state students pay about $4,416. The median Social Services Public Administration program debt is $9,219. Read more about Camden County College

Passaic County Community College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Passaic County Community College is a public school based in Paterson, NJ. In-state tuition and fees average $6,300, with out-of-state students paying around $10,560. Passaic County Community College Social Services Public Administration students take on a median of $9,581 in debt. More on Passaic County Community College

University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public school based in Anchorage, AK. About 28% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Graduates carry a median of $31,750 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage

Roger Williams University did well this year, earning the #11 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bristol, RI. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,197. Roger Williams University Social Services Public Administration students take on a median of $25,676 in debt. Get the full Roger Williams University report

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Social Services Public Administration schools. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Typical Social Services Public Administration student debt is $26,600. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#16

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Monroe Community College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Rochester, NY, Monroe Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,006 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,056. Students borrow a median of $17,984 to complete their Social Services Public Administration program here. Get the full Monroe Community College report

#17

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio College landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in San Antonio, TX, San Antonio College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,412, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. San Antonio College Social Services Public Administration students take on a median of $11,839 in debt. More on San Antonio College

International Institute For Restorative Practices ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Social Services Public Administration schools. Get the full International Institute For Restorative Practices report

Johnson And Wales University Online ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Social Services Public Administration schools. Read more about Johnson And Wales University Online

Stanford University placed #14 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. More on Stanford University

Delaware State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read more about Delaware State University

Marshall University placed #16 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. More on Marshall University

North Carolina Central University placed #17 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. Read more about North Carolina Central University

University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne placed #18 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

University Of The Pacific came in at #19 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of The Pacific profile

Anderson University Indiana ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Social Services Public Administration schools. Get the full Anderson University Indiana report

Laramie County Community College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. More on Laramie County Community College

Lee University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Lee University

Mercer University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. More on Mercer University

Missouri Western State University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on Missouri Western State University

Boricua College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full Boricua College profile

Rest of the Top 50 Best Social Services Public Administration Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:

California State University Fullerton landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on California State University Fullerton

California State University San Bernardino came in at #27 in this year's ranking. More on California State University San Bernardino

Marywood University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on Marywood University

Mcdaniel College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on Mcdaniel College

Savannah State University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about Savannah State University

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Social Services Public Administration schools. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Western Kentucky University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. See the full Western Kentucky University profile

Hamline University landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Hamline University report

Shepherd University placed #34 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. See the full Shepherd University profile

Tabor College placed #35 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. More on Tabor College

Westfield State University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Social Services Public Administration schools. Get the full Westfield State University report

Bemidji State University placed #37 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. Read more about Bemidji State University

California Baptist University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. See the full California Baptist University profile

Franciscan University Of Steubenville landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Franciscan University Of Steubenville

Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro did well this year, earning the #40 position. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro

Portland State University placed #41 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. Read more about Portland State University

Saint Anselm College placed #42 among Social Services Public Administration schools in the United States. More on Saint Anselm College

South University Savannah came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on South University Savannah

Athens Technical College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Athens Technical College report

Universidad Del Turabo came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read more about Universidad Del Turabo

University Of Louisiana Monroe did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on University Of Louisiana Monroe

University Of Scranton came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Scranton report

York College Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about York College Pennsylvania

Evangel University did well this year, earning the #49 position. More on Evangel University

Gannon University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. See the full Gannon University profile

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1222 ranked schools only.

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