2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
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 Iowa college or university. This makes it the #15 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Iowa 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 Iowa
Check out the public administration and social service associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Iowa.
Most Popular Iowa Schools for an Associate in Public & Social Service
Our 2023 rankings named Des Moines Area Community College the most popular school in Iowa for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 21 students majoring in public administration and social service at DMACC, 24% are male and 76% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Iowa Central Community College is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their associate degree. Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Fort Dodge.
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Out of the 5 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 71% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
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Out of the 5 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Iowa Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. NICC is a small public school located in the rural area of Calmar.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Iowa Community College District. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Davenport.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 791 |
| Minnesota | 3,576 |
| South Dakota | 143 |
| Missouri | 1,624 |
| Nebraska | 490 |
| North Dakota | 321 |
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 5 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.