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2023 Best Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, public administration and social service was ranked 5th in Mississippi. In fact, 244 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Public & Social Service Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Mississippi to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi

The colleges and universities below are the best for public administration and social service majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Public & Social Service

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi State University the best school in Mississippi for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Mississippi State.

Full Public Administration & Social Service at Mississippi State University Report

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Southern Mississippi helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Mississippi. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

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#3

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

The excellent master’s degree programs at Delta State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Mississippi. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public school with a small student population.

Full Public Administration & Social Service at Delta State University Report

#4

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Belhaven University is a great place for public administration and social service students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Jackson State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Mississippi. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Jackson.

Full Public Administration & Social Service at Jackson State University Report

Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 1,526
North Carolina 1,324
Virginia 1,152
Tennessee 853
Georgia 885
West Virginia 317
Louisiana 842
South Carolina 308
Kentucky 1,040
Arkansas 372
Alabama 1,018

Public Administration & Social Service Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Social Work 33,631
Public Administration 13,571
Public Policy 3,737
Human Services 1,277
Community Organization & Advocacy 741
Other Public Administration 295

Related Major Annual Graduates
Legal Professions 45,189
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 13,045
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 10,452
Military Technologies & Applied Sciences 1,613

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to University of the Fraser Valley.

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