2023 Best Value Public & Social Service Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,299 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration and social service students who went to a Wisconsin college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Public & Social Service Bachelor's Degree Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Wisconsin to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for public administration and social service students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Public Administration & Social Service Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - River Falls to be the best value school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Wisconsin. Located in the distant town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - River Falls are $8,088 per year.
UW - River Falls did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. UW Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Oshkosh are $7,733 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Eau Claire are $8,874 per year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Superior is a great value for public administration and social service students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Superior, UW - Superior is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW - Superior are $8,155 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Whitewater.
UW - Whitewater undergraduate students pay an average of $7,730 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on this year’s best value schools for public administration and social service students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Green Bay is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.
UW - Green Bay undergraduate students pay an average of $7,873 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree public administration and social service programs. UW - Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Stevens Point.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Stevens Point are $8,331 per year.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UWM are $9,610 per year.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well on this year’s best value schools for public administration and social service students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Crosse.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - La Crosse are $9,195 per year.
UW - La Crosse did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on this year’s best value schools for public administration and social service students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UW - Madison undergraduate students pay an average of $10,720 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
UW - Madison also made our Best Public & Social Service Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin list, coming in at #1.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 3,206 |
| Michigan | 3,411 |
| Ohio | 3,030 |
| Illinois | 3,948 |
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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 13 schools only.
- 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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