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Public & Social Service in District of Columbia

Public & Social Service Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in District of Columbia

78,000 people in the state and 7,872,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Administration & Social Service.

Public & Social Service Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in District of Columbia

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $162,400 in the state and $119,501 nationwide.

Public & Social Service Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer Public Administration & Social Service degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,329 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,952 a year. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Howard University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,194 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 35% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public & Social Service Careers in DC

Some of the careers Public Administration & Social Service majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $156,089
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Supply Chain Managers 13% $138,103
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $78,044
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $66,472
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 12% $76,615
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Traffic Technicians 10% $64,132
Social and Human Service Assistants 9% $69,957
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557

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