by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 58 U.S. colleges awarded 491 degrees and certificates in Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 51% of graduates. College Factual ranks 11 schools in its 2027 Best Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $53,469 one year after completing, rising to $66,516 after four years.
A degree in Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions explores Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other. Any Instructional Program In Public Administration And Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other public administration & social service professions is a widely-pursued major, with 491 degrees awarded annually. 58 colleges award other public administration & social service professions degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 53.
By level, the 491 awards include 1 certificates, 36 associate degrees, 178 bachelor’s degrees, 248 master’s degrees and 28 doctorates.
Women earned 73% of other public administration & social service professions degrees and certificates in the latest year (360 of 491). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (164) and Hispanic or Latino (128), and international students earned 37.
College Factual ranks 11 schools in its 2027 Best Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions Schools ranking, including 5 for bachelor’s degrees and 3 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other public administration & social service professions schools within 6 states. In all, 58 colleges offer other public administration & social service professions programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long an other public administration & social service professions degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 1 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 36 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 178 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 248 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 28 |
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