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Public & Social Service Schools in Maine

In 2020-2021, 292 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in ME.

In terms of popularity, Public & Social Service is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 285
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Maine

There are 27,490 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 Maine

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $62,850 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Maine that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,871. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at University of Southern Maine. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. In their early career, UMaine grads earn an average salary of $38,035.

Public & Social Service Careers in ME

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

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 15% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $87,010
Healthcare Social Workers 7% $51,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 5% $51,250
Social and Community Service Managers 3% $60,090
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 3% $48,060
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2% $48,800
Managers 1% $92,110
General and Operations Managers 0% $81,410
Community and Social Service Specialists 0% $25,730
Social Scientists 0% $72,780
Social Work Professors 0% $56,850
Political Science Professors 0% $78,820
Education Professors 0% $55,140
Social and Human Service Assistants 0% $34,730
Social Workers 0% $48,810
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 0% $74,550
Chief Executives -13% $118,360
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -14% $71,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Legal Professions 94
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 16
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 3

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