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2027 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Maine

11 Colleges in the United States
439 Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Awarded
$46,402 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Administration & Social Service programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their public administration & social service programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for public administration & social service students.

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Best Schools for Public Administration & Social Service in Maine

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the public administration & social service degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Public Administration & Social Service

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Central Maine Community College tops our 2027 ranking of the best public administration & social service schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Auburn. There were roughly 29 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Central Maine Community College in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Central Maine Community College earn a median of $40,029 early in their careers. Central Maine Community College graduates carry a median of $18,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Central Maine Community College

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Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public administration & social service, landing the #2 spot this year. Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 14 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs College Of Maine in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Saint Josephs College Of Maine generally make around $67,463. Saint Josephs College Of Maine graduates carry a median of $26,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Saint Josephs College Of Maine

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Students looking for a strong public administration & social service program will find one at University Of Southern Maine, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Southern Maine graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 96 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of $47,427 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,610 to complete this degree. Get the full public administration & social service details for University Of Southern Maine

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University Of Maine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public administration & social service, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Orono. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. University Of Maine awarded about 66 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $46,950. Students borrow a median of $26,154 to complete this degree. Read more about the public administration & social service program at University Of Maine

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Students looking for a strong public administration & social service program will find one at University Of New England, which ranked #5. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Biddeford. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 101 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at University Of New England in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from University Of New England generally make around $52,239. University Of New England graduates carry a median of $26,838 in student loans. See the full public administration & social service program report for University Of New England

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York County Community College placed #6 among the best public administration & social service schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Wells. There were roughly 42 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at York County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $29,599 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,773. Get the full public administration & social service details for York County Community College

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University Of Maine At Presque Isle earned the #7 position for public administration & social service this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Presque Isle. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine At Presque Isle in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from University Of Maine At Presque Isle generally make around $41,148. Typical student debt for the program is $23,434. Get the full public administration & social service details for University Of Maine At Presque Isle

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Eastern Maine Community College landed the #8 spot for public administration & social service this year. Set in the city of Bangor, Eastern Maine Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 12 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Maine Community College in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Eastern Maine Community College earn a median of $52,263 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,741. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Eastern Maine Community College

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Washington County Community College earned the #9 position for public administration & social service this year. Located in the rural area of Calais, Washington County Community College is a small public university. About 10 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Washington County Community College in the most recent year. See the full public administration & social service program report for Washington County Community College

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University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #10 for public administration & social service this year. University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Augusta. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maine At Augusta awarded about 21 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $45,574. Students borrow a median of $29,313 to complete this degree. See the full public administration & social service program report for University Of Maine At Augusta

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Southern Maine Community College landed the #11 spot for public administration & social service this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of South Portland. About 30 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Southern Maine Community College in the most recent year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Southern Maine Community College earn a median of $41,328 early in their careers. Southern Maine Community College graduates carry a median of $13,869 in student loans. See the full public administration & social service program report for Southern Maine Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

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