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Public Administration & Social Service in California

Public Administration & Social Service Schools in California

8,791 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Public Administration & Social Service major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Administration & Social Service Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,097
Post-Master’s Certificate 154
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 154
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 116
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 116
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 116

Gender Distribution

In California, a public administration & social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration & social service majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.6%
  • White: 22.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Public Administration & Social Service Grads in California

626,130 people in the state and 5,443,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public administration & social service.

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Wages for Public Administration & Social Service Jobs in California

In this state, public administration & social service grads earn an average of $76,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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

1,433 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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413 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years.

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367 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721.

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232 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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185 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.99 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,215. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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178 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. 44% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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172 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

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168 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,058. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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162 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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149 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

A typical student attending Cal State LA will pay a net price of $5,385. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 5.14 years.

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Public Administration & Social Service Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Counselors 17% $48,520
General and Operations Managers 12% $114,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,097

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