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Public & Social Service Schools in West Virginia

317 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 310
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in West Virginia

25,710 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 West Virginia

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $54,150 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,143 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. This private school has an average net price of $10,563.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

In their early career, WVU grads earn an average salary of $41,828. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,123 after graduation.

#4

Marshall University

Huntington
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,351. 96% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
41 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,408 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Public & Social Service Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Marriage and Family Therapists 21% $41,040
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $49,650
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $33,190
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $96,920
Community and Social Service Specialists 13% $34,630
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 13% $34,560
Social and Human Service Assistants 13% $29,790
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $51,030
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 13% $37,490
Political Science Professors 13% $58,610
Education Professors 10% $54,640
Legislators 8% $19,860
Managers 6% $69,210
General and Operations Managers 5% $71,540
Social Scientists 5% $73,370
Social Workers 4% $73,450
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 4% $77,370
Chief Executives -7% $136,800
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -11% $74,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 543
Military Technologies & Sciences 269
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 236
Legal Professions 164

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