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Public & Social Service Schools in Washington

1,326 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 698
Bachelor’s Degree 481
Associate Degree 59
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 45
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 45
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 45
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.3%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Washington

109,750 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 Washington

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $72,280, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $12,017. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

In their early career, EWU grads earn an average salary of $42,800. This public school has an average net price of $12,335. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,620 after earning their degree at this institution.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

A typical student attending UW Tacoma will pay a net price of $9,469. 78% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

#5

Walla Walla University

College Place
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,299 a year.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,514. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,565 after earning their degree at this institution.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,526. 77% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

#9

Heritage University

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,642 after earning their degree at this institution. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 60% of students get financical aid.

Public & Social Service Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Managers 22% $116,700
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $52,270
Chief Executives 20% $206,560
Education Professors 20% $65,570
General and Operations Managers 19% $104,160
Political Science Professors 19% $74,760
Social Work Professors 19% $69,250
Counselors 18% $52,960
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $59,920
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $39,610
Political Scientists 17% $76,660
Social and Community Service Managers 17% $61,310
Social Scientists 16% $73,020
Social and Human Service Assistants 15% $37,960
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 14% $108,530
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $46,650
Legislators 10% $48,460
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $52,260
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 7% $61,370
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 6% $50,120
Social Workers 5% $77,440
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -7% $74,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Legal Professions 892
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 718
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 673

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