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Public & Social Service Schools in Iowa

290 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public & Social Service is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 254
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 76.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 56,740 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 Iowa

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $61,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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There are 7 colleges in Iowa that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,401. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

In their early career, St. Ambrose University grads earn an average salary of $46,441. This private school has an average net price of $26,292. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,438. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 80% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Drake University

Des Moines
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,903. 67% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#5

Clarke University

Dubuque
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,860. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,095 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UIU will pay a net price of $24,063.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Public & Social Service Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 28% $49,410
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $44,890
Healthcare Social Workers 20% $51,830
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $54,550
Counselors 19% $32,030
Social and Human Service Assistants 18% $32,620
Social Workers 18% $66,810
Community and Social Service Specialists 15% $35,200
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 15% $39,250
Political Science Professors 12% $85,660
Education Professors 11% $68,790
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,740
Social Scientists 10% $0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $78,080
Social Work Professors 7% $68,580
Managers 6% $90,210
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $71,630
Legislators 4% $25,350
Chief Executives -5% $208,000
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -17% $69,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Legal Professions 272
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 136
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 47

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