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Public & Social Service Schools in Louisiana

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

A Public & Social Service major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 817
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 39.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 46.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 64,880 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $54,080, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Louisiana that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

357 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Tulane grads earn an average salary of $46,457. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,264 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SUNO will pay a net price of $12,126.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,104. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,857 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,964. In their early career, GSU grads earn an average salary of $27,399.

#8

Louisiana College

Pineville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,153 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,073 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Public & Social Service Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Social Work Professors 17% $69,760
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $49,610
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Substance Abuse Social Workers 12% $39,340
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 11% $49,230
General and Operations Managers 11% $92,600
Social and Community Service Managers 11% $67,900
Social and Human Service Assistants 11% $28,270
Social Workers 10% $58,000
Managers 9% $79,900
Legislators 9% $21,900
Community and Social Service Specialists 9% $36,660
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $77,360
Education Professors 8% $56,680
Social Scientists 7% $71,420
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 6% $45,090
Counselors 6% $35,290
Chief Executives -3% $204,070
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -13% $77,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Legal Professions 882
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 262
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 152

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