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Public Administration & Social Service in Michigan

Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Michigan

2,978 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

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

Education Levels of Public Administration & Social Service Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,417
Post-Master’s Certificate 58
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a public administration & social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration & social service majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Public Administration & Social Service Grads in Michigan

139,700 people in the state and 5,443,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public administration & social service.

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Wages for Public Administration & Social Service Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a public administration & social service grad in the state is $71,710, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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

592 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,792.

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349 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,055. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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154 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Spring Arbor. An average student at Spring Arbor will pay a net price of $22,351.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,884. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,630. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,472.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Madonna. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,561. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at Saginaw Valley State University.

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Ferris State University

Big Rapids
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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Public Administration & Social Service Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Counselors 14% $36,640
Social Work Professors 9% $64,100
General and Operations Managers 9% $101,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 222

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