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Public & Social Service Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 712 students earned their Public Administration & Social Service degrees in WA.

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

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 698
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 12.4%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Washington

There are 109,750 people in the state and 5,443,260 people in the nation working in public administration and social service jobs.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in Washington

In this state, public administration and social service grads earn an average of $72,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $71,670.

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There are 8 colleges in Washington that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

298 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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Walla Walla University

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Walla Walla U grads earn an average salary of $48,130.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,109.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,526. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,469.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,093 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 92% of students get financical aid.

Public & Social Service Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Managers 22% $116,700
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $52,270
Chief Executives 20% $206,560
Education Professors 20% $65,570
General and Operations Managers 19% $104,160
Political Science Professors 19% $74,760
Social Work Professors 19% $69,250
Counselors 18% $52,960
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $59,920
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $39,610
Political Scientists 17% $76,660
Social and Community Service Managers 17% $61,310
Social Scientists 16% $73,020
Social and Human Service Assistants 15% $37,960
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 14% $108,530
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $46,650
Legislators 10% $48,460
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $52,260
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 7% $61,370
Social Workers 5% $77,440
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -7% $74,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Legal Professions 622
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 122
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 55

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