2023 Best Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service School for You
In 2020-2021, public administration and social service students earned 2,705 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 6th in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for public administration and social service majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools
Our analysis found Harvard University to be the best school for public administration and social service students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Boston University is a great place for public administration and social service students. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Smith College is a great place for public administration and social service students. Located in the suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Anna Maria College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Simmons University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public administration and social service programs. Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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Suffolk University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large city of Boston, Suffolk is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Westfield State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Brandeis University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Salem State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Schools in Massachusetts list. Salem State is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.
Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the New England Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 190 |
| Connecticut | 684 |
| New Hampshire | 143 |
| Maine | 292 |
| Vermont | 84 |
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Public Administration & Social Service Related Rankings by Major
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 |
Majors Similar to Public Administration & Social Service
| 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 14 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).
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