Doctor’s Degrees in Public Administration & Social Service
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Featured Public Administration & Social Service Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Fit new strategic skills into your public service passion and goals when you earn an MBA in Public Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
Improve the lives of individuals, families and communities with the human service tools gained from this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Business Administration - Public Administration
Prepare yourself to make the decisions that best serve a community, its constituents and its economic growth with this specialized business degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Public Administration & Social Service Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,692 people earned their doctor's degree in public administration & social service. This makes it the 15th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public administration & social service at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 51,655 |
Graduate Certificate | 2,497 |
Doctor’s Degree | 1,692 |
Earnings of Public Administration & Social Service Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in public administration & social service is $82,087. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $75,335 to a high of $98,659.

Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in public administration & social service. About 72.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 464 |
Women | 1,228 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of public administration & social service doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 56 |
Black or African American | 455 |
Hispanic or Latino | 161 |
White | 673 |
International Students | 176 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 171 |

Most Popular Public Administration & Social Service Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 158 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in public administration & social service. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from USC. Of these students, 71% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from WCUPA. About 55% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WCUPA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UT Arlington. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
Harvard University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Harvard. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
New York University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from NYU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. New York University public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 80% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The 9th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of St Thomas Minnesota. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UST MN. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that UST MN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The 10th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UPenn. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pennsylvania public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
Jackson State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Jackson State. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Jackson State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in public administration & social service. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UT Dallas. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public administration & social service at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 82,087.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from VCU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public administration & social service at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 82,087.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Connecticut State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from SCSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southern Connecticut State University public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Tulane. Of these students, 74% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
The 14th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brandeis University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Brandeis. About 77% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Brandeis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $82,087.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from IUP. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from ASU - Tempe. About 76% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public administration & social service at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 82,087.
The 18th most popular school in the country for public administration & social service majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from UCF. About 71% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in public administration & social service at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 82,087.
Florida State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in public administration & social service. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in public administration & social service from Florida State. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University public administration & social service graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $82,087.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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