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Public & Social Service Schools in Nebraska

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

In this state, Public & Social Service is the 8th most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 191
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 73.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Nebraska

38,030 people in the state and 5,443,260 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public administration and social service.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $59,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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There are 5 colleges in Nebraska that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at UNOMAHA. In their early career, UNOMAHA grads earn an average salary of $41,984. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,914.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,288. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Bellevue University.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,218. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNL. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

In their early career, Concordia University, Nebraska grads earn an average salary of $37,114. An average student at Concordia University, Nebraska will pay a net price of $22,035. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

Public & Social Service Careers in NE

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

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $43,370
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $96,490
Social and Human Service Assistants 17% $27,380
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $36,740
Social Work Professors 17% $58,560
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $61,840
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $47,130
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 15% $38,420
Social Scientists 12% $0
General and Operations Managers 11% $78,610
Political Science Professors 11% $70,300
Managers 11% $96,360
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 10% $97,120
Community and Social Service Specialists 10% $41,300
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 7% $45,380
Social Workers 6% $63,270
Health Specialties Professors 6% $81,290
Education Professors 6% $66,710
Legislators 6% $20,120
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -6% $70,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Legal Professions 233
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 75
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 36

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