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Public & Social Service Schools in Vermont

233 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Vermont 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 Vermont

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 98
Master’s Degree 77
Associate Degree 51
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Vermont, 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 Vermont is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 79.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Vermont

There are 13,700 people in the state and 5,443,260 people in the nation working in public administration and social service jobs.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Vermont

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $65,260, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Vermont that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Vermont

Burlington
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
13,292 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UVM. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,102 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,061.

#3

Castleton University

Castleton
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Graduates earn an average $37,044 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#3

Norwich University

Northfield
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,975 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Norwich. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,524 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Bennington College

Bennington
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,730 a year.

#6

Champlain College

Burlington
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,137 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $33,224. 100% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,999 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,906. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Northern Vermont University.

Public & Social Service Careers in VT

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

Job Title VT Job Growth VT Median Salary
Social Scientists 25% $77,160
Health Specialties Professors 20% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 18% $56,220
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $86,640
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $38,350
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $61,120
Community and Social Service Specialists 12% $36,700
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 11% $49,720
Social and Human Service Assistants 10% $34,120
Social Workers 9% $69,390
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 8% $83,080
General and Operations Managers 7% $77,700
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $64,120
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 0% $53,610
Education Professors 0% $0
Chief Executives -6% $111,500
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -17% $67,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in VT
Legal Professions 358
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 344
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 165
Military Technologies & Sciences 160

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