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Public & Social Service Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 160 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in DE.

A Public & Social Service major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 160

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 53.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 28.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Delaware

There are 11,960 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 Delaware

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $67,990, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Delaware that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,178 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,866.

#2

Wilmington University

New Castle
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,186. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

Public & Social Service Careers in DE

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

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $63,860
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $55,510
Community and Social Service Specialists 14% $39,320
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 14% $124,230
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 13% $37,770
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $47,400
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $51,830
Social Workers 11% $58,430
Managers 10% $124,710
General and Operations Managers 10% $125,970
Social and Human Service Assistants 10% $32,110
Education Professors 10% $74,460
Legislators 7% $0
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 0% $81,710
Social Work Professors 0% $75,100
Social Scientists 0% $71,050
Chief Executives -6% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 102
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 23

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