2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,252 degrees and certificates were awarded to public administration and social service students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #14 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular master's 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Washington
Check out the public administration and social service master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Washington.
Most Popular Washington Schools for a Master's in Public & Social Service
Our 2023 rankings named University of Washington - Seattle Campus the most popular school in Washington for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 291 students majoring in public administration and social service at UW Seattle, 26% are male and 74% are female.
Request Information
Out of the 9 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Washington University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Cheney, EWU is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 81% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at Eastern Washington University Report
Request Information
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Walla Walla University is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small suburb of College Place, Walla Walla U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 82 students majoring in public administration and social service at Walla Walla U, 17% are male and 83% are female.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at Walla Walla University Report
Request Information
The in-demand master’s degree programs at The Evergreen State College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public administration and social service schools in Washington. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Olympia, Evergreen is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 70% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at The Evergreen State College
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
About 71% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 29% are male.
Request Information
Out of the 9 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. UW Tacoma is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Tacoma.
Of the 52 students majoring in public administration and social service at UW Tacoma, 13% are male and 87% are female.
Request Information
University of Washington - Bothell Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public administration and social service students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UW Bothell is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Bothell.
About 72% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 28% are male.
Request Information
Washington State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree public administration and social service programs. Wazzu is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman.
Women make up 75% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Washington State University
Request Information
Central Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public administration and social service students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Central Washington University
Request InformationBest Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 8,979 |
| Oregon | 832 |
| 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 Majors Related 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 9 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.
.jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.