2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, public administration and social service was ranked #14 in the country. In fact 98,583 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 72 schools in the Great Lakes Region 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.
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2023 Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public administration and social service majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Ohio Christian University to be the most popular school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the town of Circleville, OCU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 65 students majoring in public administration and social service at OCU, 23% are male and 77% are female.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. IWU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion.
Of the 42 students majoring in public administration and social service at IWU, 62% are male and 38% are female.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Washtenaw Community College is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. Washtenaw Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.
About 76% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 24% are male.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stark State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of North Canton.
Of the 29 students majoring in public administration and social service at Stark State College, 3% are male and 97% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Sinclair Community College is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Dayton.
Women make up 89% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #6, Vincennes University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 21 students majoring in public administration and social service at Vincennes University, 14% are male and 86% are female.
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Central Ohio Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. COTC is a small public school located in the suburb of Newark.
About 85% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 15% are male.
Clark State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Springfield, Clark State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 84% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
North Central State College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, North Central State College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in public administration and social service at North Central State College, 5% are male and 95% are female.
Southwestern Illinois College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. SWIC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Belleville.
About 83% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 17% are male.
Lake Land College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Lake Land College is a small public school located in the distant town of Mattoon.
Of the 18 students majoring in public administration and social service at Lake Land College, 22% are male and 78% are female.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn, IL |
| 13 | Grace Christian University | Wyoming, MI |
| 13 | University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College | Blue Ash, OH |
| 13 | Macomb Community College | Warren, MI |
Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges by State
Explore the best public administration and social service colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 3,206 |
| Michigan | 3,411 |
| Ohio | 3,030 |
| Illinois | 3,948 |
| Wisconsin | 1,299 |
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 |
Majors Similar to Public Administration & Social Service
| 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 26 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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