2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree School for You
Public Administration & Social Service is the #14 most popular major in Tennessee with 1,564 degrees and certificates awarded 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 Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Tennessee to see which master's degree programs were the most popular 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 Tennessee
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for public administration and social service majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found The University of Tennessee - Knoxville to be the most popular school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Tennessee. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
Women make up 82% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report
Request Information
Out of the 17 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Union University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Jackson.
Women make up 94% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Union University
Request Information
The in-demand master’s degree programs at East Tennessee State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public administration and social service schools in Tennessee. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a large student population.
About 88% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 12% are male.
Request Information
Out of the 17 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 88% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 12% are male.
Request Information
The in-demand master’s degree programs at Southern Adventist University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public administration and social service schools in Tennessee. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Collegedale.
Of the 40 students majoring in public administration and social service at Southern Adventist, 10% are male and 90% are female.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Southern Adventist University
Request Information
Vanderbilt University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree public administration and social service programs. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
Of the 37 students majoring in public administration and social service at Vanderbilt, 19% are male and 81% are female.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Vanderbilt University
Request Information
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga 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. UT Chattanooga is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.
Women make up 94% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
Request Information
Tennessee State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.
Of the 29 students majoring in public administration and social service at Tennessee State University, 21% are male and 79% are female.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at Tennessee State University Report
Request Information
Austin Peay State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.
About 67% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 33% are male.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at Austin Peay State University Report
Request Information
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree public administration and social service programs. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.
Of the 24 students majoring in public administration and social service at Middle Tennessee State University, 8% are male and 92% are female.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Middle Tennessee State University
Request InformationBest Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2,840 |
| West Virginia | 504 |
| Mississippi | 752 |
| South Carolina | 708 |
| Florida | 4,199 |
| Virginia | 2,154 |
| Arkansas | 683 |
| Alabama | 1,668 |
| Kentucky | 2,072 |
| Georgia | 1,475 |
| Louisiana | 1,118 |
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 17 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.