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Public & Social Service Schools in Virginia

2,157 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Virginia 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 Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,017
Bachelor’s Degree 977
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Associate Degree 25
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Virginia

There are 130,710 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 Virginia

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $69,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
493 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,382. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. 34% of the teachers are full time.

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. 68% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

342 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,066 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,505. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

A typical student attending Norfolk State will pay a net price of $15,657. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#9

Regent University

Virginia Beach
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

William & Mary

Williamsburg
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,818 a year. This public school has an average net price of $19,593. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Public & Social Service Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 35% $49,570
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Counselors 30% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $55,580
Substance Abuse Social Workers 24% $47,470
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Social and Community Service Managers 24% $83,580
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 23% $47,910
Social and Human Service Assistants 21% $30,900
Social Scientists 16% $109,900
Political Science Professors 14% $0
Social Work Professors 13% $0
Social Workers 12% $73,450
General and Operations Managers 12% $124,990
Managers 11% $130,590
Legislators 10% $18,950
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 10% $101,090
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 10% $42,750
Community and Social Service Specialists 9% $55,500
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $45,060
Political Scientists 3% $141,340
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -16% $75,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 3,572
Legal Professions 2,055
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,729
Military Technologies & Sciences 215

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