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Public & Social Service Schools in Tennessee

1,564 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public & Social Service is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Tennessee

Public Administration & Social Service majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 706
Bachelor’s Degree 702
Post-Master’s Certificate 124
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a public administration and social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration and social service majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 21.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 110,230 people employed in jobs related to a public administration and social service degree, compared to 5,443,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $61,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

440 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 87% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,894. 71% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $13,904. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Union University

Jackson
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Graduates earn an average $41,818 after graduation.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,752. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,035 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,970. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,733. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Public & Social Service Careers in TN

Some of the careers public administration and social service majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 34% $36,500
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $89,050
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $34,740
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $50,020
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $61,190
Social and Human Service Assistants 17% $31,330
General and Operations Managers 17% $87,980
Social Scientists 14% $61,230
Managers 13% $74,130
Social Work Professors 13% $58,880
Social Workers 12% $47,840
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 12% $77,370
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $42,690
Political Science Professors 11% $73,190
Education Professors 11% $61,200
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $37,850
Counselors 10% $38,260
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 8% $40,930
Legislators 7% $20,210
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 6% $38,390
Chief Executives 5% $129,720
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -21% $83,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public administration and social service.

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 2,462
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 1,330
Legal Professions 732

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