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Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts

2,705 Public Administration & Social Service students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Public & Social Service is the 6th most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,563
Post-Master’s Certificate 72
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 72
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 70

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 179,000 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $75,340, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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

558 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $53,249 after graduation.

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge
386 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard.

337 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
273 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 56% of students get financical aid.

#5

Smith College

Northampton
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,615. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,017 after earning their degree at this institution.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

In their early career, Salem State grads earn an average salary of $46,526. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Salem State. 99% of the teachers are full time.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

An average student at Anna Maria will pay a net price of $25,399. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#8

Springfield College

Springfield
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,987 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,458 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $19,583.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,663. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average.

Public & Social Service Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $113,690
Marriage and Family Therapists 15% $52,580
Education Professors 15% $70,280
Political Science Professors 14% $102,760
Substance Abuse Social Workers 14% $38,330
Social Work Professors 14% $68,580
Social and Community Service Managers 12% $65,590
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $61,460
Social and Human Service Assistants 11% $30,660
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $43,980
Community and Social Service Specialists 10% $43,140
Social Scientists 9% $80,030
General and Operations Managers 8% $110,760
Social Workers 8% $76,670
Managers 7% $120,100
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $100,260
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -20% $79,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Legal Professions 2,291
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 563
Military Technologies & Sciences 246
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 243

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