2023 Best Public & Social Service Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Public Administration & Social Service School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, public administration and social service was ranked 4th in Tennessee. In fact, 853 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
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 Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges.
Top 10 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for public administration and social service students. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public administration and social service schools in Tennessee. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is a great place for public administration and social service students. Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public college with a large student population.
Out of the 11 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Adventist University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist 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 Union University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public & Social Service Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public & Social Service Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a very large student population.
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Tennessee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public administration and social service students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
University of Memphis landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public administration and social service programs. UofM is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis.
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East Tennessee State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Public & Social Service Schools in Tennessee ranking. ETSU is a large public school located in the city of Johnson City.
Austin Peay State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public administration and social service programs. Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 244 |
| Florida | 1,526 |
| Virginia | 1,152 |
| North Carolina | 1,324 |
| Georgia | 885 |
| West Virginia | 317 |
| Louisiana | 842 |
| South Carolina | 308 |
| Kentucky | 1,040 |
| Arkansas | 372 |
| Alabama | 1,018 |
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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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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 11 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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