2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service School for You
Public Administration & Social Service is the #14 most popular major in the country with 98,583 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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The Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 292 schools in the Southeast Region to see which 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.
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2023 Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region
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Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in Public & Social Service
Our 2023 rankings named Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater the most popular school in the Southeast Region for public administration and social service students. UMA Clearwater is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Clearwater.
Public Administration & Social Service majors at UMA Clearwater take out an average of $21,740 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
The excellent programs at University of Central Florida helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in the Southeast Region . UCF is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
On average, public administration and social service graduates from UCF take out $24,765 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at University of Central Florida
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region list. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
On average, public administration and social service graduates from Liberty University take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $369.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Liberty University
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Troy University is a great place for public administration and social service students. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.
While working on their degree, public administration and social service majors at TROY accumulate an average of around $33,544 in student debt.
Out of the 292 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, public administration and social service graduates from UT Knoxville take out $22,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report
With a ranking of #6, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration and social service students. UK is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lexington.
On average, public administration and social service graduates from UK take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $309, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at University of Kentucky
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public administration and social service majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out is $16,162. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $271.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.
Public Administration & Social Service majors at VCU take out an average of $24,497 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $125.
With a ranking of #10, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration and social service students. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
The average amount in student loans that public administration and social service majors at GMU take out is $21,247.
With a ranking of #11, Florida International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration and social service students. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.
The average amount in student loans that public administration and social service majors at FIU take out is $22,695.
University of Georgia landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public administration and social service programs. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Athens.
On average, public administration and social service graduates from UGA take out $19,158 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $212, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Barry University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public administration and social service students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Miami, Barry University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, public administration and social service majors at Barry University accumulate an average of around $26,433 in student debt.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Barry University
With a ranking of #14, The University of Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration and social service students. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.
Public Administration & Social Service majors at UA take out an average of $26,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #15, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration and social service students. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $23,507.
Florida Atlantic University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public administration and social service programs. Located in the city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public school with a very large student population.
Public Administration & Social Service majors at FAU take out an average of $22,563 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at Florida Atlantic University Report
Duke University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public administration and social service majors at Duke take out is $10,000.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at Duke University Report
University of Louisville ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofL is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville.
While working on their degree, public administration and social service majors at UofL accumulate an average of around $25,267 in student debt.
Campbellsville University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public administration and social service students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Public Administration & Social Service majors at Campbellsville University take out an average of $27,664 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Campbellsville University
Saint Leo University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from St. Leo University carry an average student debt load of $39,462.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at Saint Leo University
North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public administration and social service students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from NC State carry an average student debt load of $24,193.
Read full report on Public Administration & Social Service at North Carolina State University
With a ranking of #22, Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public administration and social service students. A-State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.
After completing their degree, public administration and social service graduates from A-State carry an average student debt load of $29,000.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report
University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public administration and social service students. It came in at #23 on the list. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
On average, public administration and social service graduates from UofSC take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, public administration and social service graduates from UNC Charlotte take out $24,405 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at University of North Carolina at Charlotte Report
Western Kentucky University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region list. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bowling Green.
The average amount in student loans that public administration and social service majors at WKU take out is $26,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $220, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Public Administration & Social Service at Western Kentucky University Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Public & Social Service students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Public & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 45 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 46 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| 47 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| 48 | Louisiana State University - Shreveport | Shreveport, LA |
| 48 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 50 | Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach, AL |
| 51 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 52 | Southeastern University | Lakeland, FL |
| 53 | University of North Alabama | Florence, AL |
| 54 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 55 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV |
| 56 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Ocala, FL |
| 57 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 57 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 57 | Union University | Jackson, TN |
| 57 | Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL |
Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges by State
Explore the best public administration and social service colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2,840 |
| West Virginia | 504 |
| South Carolina | 708 |
| Florida | 4,199 |
| Virginia | 2,154 |
| Arkansas | 683 |
| Mississippi | 752 |
| Louisiana | 1,118 |
| Alabama | 1,668 |
| Kentucky | 2,072 |
| Georgia | 1,475 |
| Tennessee | 1,564 |
Public Administration & Social Service Related Majors
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 25 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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