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Public & Social Service Schools in Arizona

1,198 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public & Social Service is the 7th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,164
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.8%
  • White: 45.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 111,020 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 Arizona

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $62,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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There are 8 colleges in Arizona that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

360 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,621 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 74% of the teachers are full time.

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,585. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 77 to 1. In their early career, UOPX - Arizona grads earn an average salary of $29,762.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,308. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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Prescott College

Prescott
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
970 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,082. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,358. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,552 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,796 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public & Social Service Careers in AZ

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

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 44% $58,710
Marriage and Family Therapists 42% $46,330
Medical and Health Services Managers 40% $97,520
Substance Abuse Social Workers 40% $36,570
Social and Human Service Assistants 37% $31,130
Counselors 34% $42,600
Social and Community Service Managers 32% $60,780
Community and Social Service Specialists 31% $38,400
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 30% $37,300
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Social Workers 21% $63,190
General and Operations Managers 20% $85,280
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 16% $78,480
Education Professors 13% $72,380
Managers 12% $98,540
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 10% $53,010
Political Scientists 9% $0
Political Science Professors 8% $71,860
Legislators 6% $40,140
Social Scientists 4% $83,740
Chief Executives 3% $179,410
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -20% $79,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Legal Professions 955
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 700
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 36

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