2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's 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 Master's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Iowa 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 Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Iowa Schools for a Master's in Public & Social Service
Our analysis found University of Iowa to be the most popular school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 14% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Saint Ambrose University is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 87% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 13% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public administration and social service schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 89% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 11% are male.
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Out of the 7 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Drake University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Drake is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 33 students majoring in public administration and social service at Drake, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Clarke University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public administration and social service schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Dubuque, Clarke is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Of the 23 students majoring in public administration and social service at Clarke, 9% are male and 91% are female.
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Upper Iowa University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the remote area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 63% of the public administration and social service majors at the school.
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Iowa State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree public administration and social service programs. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Ames.
About 30% of the students majoring in public administration and social service at the school are women while 70% are male.
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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 7 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.