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Public & Social Service Schools in Wisconsin

532 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 521
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in Wisconsin

There are 97,840 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 Wisconsin

A typical salary for a public administration and social service grad in the state is $63,640, compared to a typical salary of $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Wisconsin that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM. This public school has an average net price of $17,486.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UW - Green Bay. In their early career, UW - Green Bay grads earn an average salary of $40,672.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at UW Oshkosh. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - Whitewater will pay a net price of $14,417. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Whitewater.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,294 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Wisconsin.

#7

Marquette University

Milwaukee
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marquette. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,380.

Public & Social Service Careers in WI

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

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 23% $48,360
Health Specialties Professors 21% $68,760
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Social and Community Service Managers 14% $64,430
Managers 13% $75,630
Social and Human Service Assistants 13% $34,780
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $44,880
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $44,450
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $52,410
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11% $91,190
Counselors 10% $43,760
General and Operations Managers 10% $104,990
Community and Social Service Specialists 8% $43,510
Social Scientists 8% $69,380
Social Work Professors 7% $57,400
Political Science Professors 7% $74,280
Social Workers 7% $53,840
Education Professors 5% $73,510
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 4% $47,100
Legislators 0% $0
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents -14% $75,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Legal Professions 505
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 117
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 43

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