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Public & Social Service Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 1,040 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Public & Social Service is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 921
Post-Master’s Certificate 102
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 102
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Kentucky

There are 67,640 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 Kentucky

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $63,210 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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

324 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,231 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,653 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
197 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 9.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 39% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.20%. This public school has an average net price of $9,183. 99% of students get financical aid.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,522. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation.

#6

Brescia University

Owensboro
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
986 Total Students

In their early career, Brescia University grads earn an average salary of $32,661. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. 43% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,736. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

#8

Spalding University

Louisville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. An average student at Spalding will pay a net price of $21,976. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Spalding.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $13,763. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,290 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. 97% of students get financical aid.

Public & Social Service Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $39,120
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Social and Human Service Assistants 19% $27,580
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $58,670
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $83,550
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $51,430
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 16% $89,550
Substance Abuse Social Workers 15% $34,450
Community and Social Service Specialists 13% $41,490
Social Work Professors 11% $59,910
Managers 9% $89,310
Education Professors 8% $60,140
General and Operations Managers 8% $70,330
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $39,120
Political Science Professors 6% $77,240
Social Scientists 5% $71,410
Social Workers 3% $67,330
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -20% $77,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Legal Professions 355
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 340
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 279

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