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Public & Social Service Schools in California

5,554 Public Administration & Social Service students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Public & Social Service is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & 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 5,193
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 231
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 231
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 231
Post-Master’s Certificate 130
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 130

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.2%
  • White: 24.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in California

There are 626,130 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 California

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $76,450, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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

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

In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. 70% of students get financical aid.

413 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,523. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

367 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

A typical student attending CSULB will pay a net price of $10,054. 47% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, CSULB grads earn an average salary of $46,059.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,032. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.99 years. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

178 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. In their early career, San Jose State grads earn an average salary of $57,540.

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,314 a year. 61% of students get financical aid.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,026.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,517 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 5.14 years.

Public & Social Service Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $48,080
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $73,970
Political Science Professors 18% $101,410
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $64,040
Counselors 17% $48,520
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $56,000
Social and Human Service Assistants 16% $39,980
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 14% $96,700
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 13% $55,460
General and Operations Managers 12% $114,110
Education Professors 11% $75,360
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $45,960
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
Managers 11% $129,300
Social Workers 7% $72,550
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 4% $89,210
Legislators 3% $53,930
Chief Executives -2% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Legal Professions 5,637
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,097
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 688
Military Technologies & Sciences 281

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