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Public & Social Service Schools in Indiana

1,347 Public Administration & Social Service students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Public & Social Service is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,296
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 65.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 113,340 people employed in jobs related to a public administration and social service degree, compared to 5,443,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Indiana

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $61,180, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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

586 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. In their early career, IUPUI grads earn an average salary of $42,002.

#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. The 9.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, IU Bloomington grads earn an average salary of $47,001.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,124 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
694 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $12,684. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,765. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 9.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,942 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,707 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,801 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. A typical student attending IU Northwest will pay a net price of $6,363. 87% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
3,227 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%. 94% of students get financical aid. In their early career, IU Kokomo grads earn an average salary of $37,115.

Public & Social Service Careers in IN

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

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $43,600
Health Specialties Professors 25% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 23% $38,270
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $90,410
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $49,300
Social and Human Service Assistants 19% $29,970
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $58,260
Counselors 14% $48,670
Community and Social Service Specialists 14% $36,090
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $37,460
Social Scientists 11% $73,460
General and Operations Managers 9% $82,230
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $88,640
Education Professors 9% $62,900
Social Workers 9% $69,370
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 8% $47,910
Political Science Professors 7% $84,540
Managers 7% $61,910
Social Work Professors 7% $68,460
Legislators 7% $22,460
Chief Executives -5% $124,090
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -16% $76,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Legal Professions 884
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 216
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 192
Military Technologies & Sciences 11

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