2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 832 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration and social service students who went to a Oregon college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Public Administration & Social Service program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public administration and social service majors pursuing a associate degree.
Most Popular Oregon Schools for an Associate in Public & Social Service
Our analysis found Clackamas Community College to be the most popular school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a associate degree in Oregon. Located in the suburb of Oregon City, Clackamas Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 74% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 26% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Rogue Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public administration and social service schools in Oregon. Rogue Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Grants Pass.
About 75% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 25% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Umpqua Community College is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Roseburg, Umpqua Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Chemeketa Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Chemeketa Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Salem.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lane Community College is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Eugene, Lane Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Portland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public administration and social service students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Portland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Portland.
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With a ranking of #7, Linn-Benton Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. LBCC is a small public school located in the city of Albany.
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Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list. SWOCC is a small public school located in the town of Coos Bay.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 8,979 |
| Washington | 1,252 |
| Hawaii | 396 |
| Nevada | 610 |
| Alaska | 121 |
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.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to University of the Fraser Valley.
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