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Public & Social Service Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 190 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in RI.

In this state, Public & Social Service is the 4th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 190

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.3%
  • White: 45.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.7%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Rhode Island

16,390 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $79,080, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,888 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Brown University

Providence
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $36,054.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,929. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Public & Social Service Careers in RI

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

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Political Science Professors 10% $101,100
General and Operations Managers 9% $134,840
Social and Human Service Assistants 7% $34,150
Education Professors 7% $75,530
Social and Community Service Managers 7% $93,320
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,220
Healthcare Social Workers 6% $56,760
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $59,570
Community and Social Service Specialists 6% $61,200
Managers 4% $114,950
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 4% $113,060
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 0% $79,610
Social Work Professors 0% $69,710
Social Workers 0% $77,970
Counselors 0% $32,910
Social Scientists 0% $0
Chief Executives -7% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 158
Legal Professions 153
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 36

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