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Public & Social Service Schools in Missouri

898 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public & Social Service is the 8th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 854
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Missouri

There are 102,730 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 Missouri

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $60,450 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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

296 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Missouri State grads earn an average salary of $37,811. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,559. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#5

Park University

Parkville
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,619. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,039. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,847 a year. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,346 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Webster University

Saint Louis
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#9

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, Southeast Missouri State University grads earn an average salary of $34,146. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

Public & Social Service Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $119,930
Counselors 25% $27,880
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $45,850
Social Work Professors 23% $71,280
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $37,320
Healthcare Social Workers 21% $43,600
Community and Social Service Specialists 19% $37,720
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $98,370
Education Professors 18% $69,430
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $56,540
Social and Human Service Assistants 16% $28,400
Political Science Professors 16% $73,770
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $36,470
Managers 10% $93,580
General and Operations Managers 10% $81,500
Legislators 9% $18,930
Social Workers 8% $65,920
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 6% $92,470
Social Scientists 5% $69,810
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 0% $36,730
Chief Executives -3% $144,070
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -19% $73,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Legal Professions 1,062
Military Technologies & Sciences 354
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 247
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 229

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