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Public & Social Service Schools in Texas

5,766 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public & Social Service is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,067
Bachelor’s Degree 1,966
Associate Degree 408
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 130
Post-Master’s Certificate 130
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 107
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 107
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 107
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 68
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.2%
  • White: 33.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Texas

367,570 people in the state and 5,443,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public administration and social service.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Texas

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $69,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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

1,114 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,852 after graduation. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

396 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,743. 95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

353 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,750 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at OLLU will pay a net price of $18,376.

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

289 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

In their early career, Texas State grads earn an average salary of $43,773. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,721. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 94% of students get financical aid.

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,549. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,895 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

#10

Tarleton State University

Stephenville
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
14,016 Total Students

A typical student attending Tarleton will pay a net price of $20,307. Graduates earn an average $41,650 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

Public & Social Service Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $95,590
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $43,770
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $57,190
Social and Community Service Managers 22% $67,530
Counselors 21% $58,710
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $37,630
Community and Social Service Specialists 21% $34,230
General and Operations Managers 19% $101,580
Social and Human Service Assistants 19% $35,360
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 17% $95,630
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 16% $50,660
Legislators 16% $20,120
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 15% $44,810
Managers 15% $113,510
Political Science Professors 14% $72,480
Education Professors 13% $62,710
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 13% $37,430
Social Work Professors 12% $68,740
Social Workers 10% $75,820
Social Scientists 7% $79,590
Chief Executives 4% $208,000
Political Scientists -2% $88,070
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -3% $78,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 8,278
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 7,380
Legal Professions 3,012
Military Technologies & Sciences 5

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