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Public & Social Service Schools in Texas

3,265 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public & Social Service is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,067
Post-Master’s Certificate 130
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 130
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 68
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 68

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.4%
  • White: 37.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Texas

367,570 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 Texas

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $69,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

828 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,376. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,287 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 66% of students get financical aid.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,743. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,200 a year.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,526.

Public & Social Service Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $95,590
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $43,770
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $57,190
Social and Community Service Managers 22% $67,530
Counselors 21% $58,710
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $37,630
Community and Social Service Specialists 21% $34,230
General and Operations Managers 19% $101,580
Social and Human Service Assistants 19% $35,360
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 17% $95,630
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 16% $50,660
Legislators 16% $20,120
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 15% $44,810
Managers 15% $113,510
Political Science Professors 14% $72,480
Education Professors 13% $62,710
Social Work Professors 12% $68,740
Social Workers 10% $75,820
Social Scientists 7% $79,590
Chief Executives 4% $208,000
Political Scientists -2% $88,070
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -3% $78,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Legal Professions 2,357
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 843
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 743

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