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Public & Social Service Schools in Utah

578 Public Administration & Social Service students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public & Social Service major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 569
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 78,260 people employed in jobs related to a public administration and social service degree, compared to 5,443,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $67,320, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Utah that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
245 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U. 97% of the teachers are full time.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. In their early career, Southern Utah University grads earn an average salary of $36,702.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,955. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Public & Social Service Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Social Scientists 54% $64,100
Social Work Professors 45% $78,380
Marriage and Family Therapists 44% $60,360
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 41% $39,350
Education Professors 40% $70,790
Medical and Health Services Managers 39% $89,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 39% $42,960
Healthcare Social Workers 37% $62,050
Political Science Professors 35% $72,870
General and Operations Managers 34% $66,670
Social and Human Service Assistants 33% $26,300
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 32% $75,450
Social and Community Service Managers 31% $60,400
Managers 31% $92,070
Legislators 21% $18,530
Chief Executives 13% $151,750
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 12% $51,170
Social Workers 10% $43,770
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -8% $77,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Legal Professions 261
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 49
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 36

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