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2024 Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts

2 Colleges in Massachusetts
219 Associate Degrees
$28,925 Avg Early-Career Salary
Public Administration & Social Service isn't the most popular associate program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #18 in popularity out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 219 associate degrees in public administration & social service to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for public administration & social service students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Public Administration & Social Service in Massachusetts

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in public administration & social service.

Top Massachusetts Schools for an Associate in Public Administration & Social Service

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Annual Graduates

Quinsigamond Community College is a great decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in public administration & social service. Quinsigamond Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Worcester.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Quinsigamond Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
29 Annual Graduates

Mount Wachusett Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in public administration & social service. Located in the rural area of Gardner, MWCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Mount Wachusett Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
27 Annual Graduates

Bristol Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in public administration & social service. Bristol is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Fall River.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Bristol Community College

Best Public Administration & Social Service Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 33 115
New Hampshire 31 14
Maine 26 88
Rhode Island 25 12
Vermont 19 51

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Public Administration & Social Service Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Human Services 155
Community Organization & Advocacy 11
Other Public Administration 9

Related Major Annual Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 32

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