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2027 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Georgia

25 Colleges in the United States
1,418 Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Awarded
$43,922 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Administration & Social Service degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools to find the best for public administration & social service students.

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Best Schools for Public Administration & Social Service in Georgia

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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Our analysis ranked Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in public administration & social service. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 68 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn a median of $48,383 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,323 to complete this degree. Get the full public administration & social service details for Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong public administration & social service program will find one at University Of Georgia, which ranked #2. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 341 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from University Of Georgia earn around $43,141 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $24,314 in student loans. See the full public administration & social service program report for University Of Georgia

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Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in public administration & social service, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgia Gwinnett College awarded about 25 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from Georgia Gwinnett College earn around $55,992 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,280. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Georgia Gwinnett College

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A rank of #4 makes Georgia Military College Milledgeville one of the top schools for public administration & social service. Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public school located in the town of Milledgeville. About 39 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Georgia Military College Milledgeville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Georgia Military College Milledgeville generally make around $29,788. Typical student debt for the program is $17,033. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Georgia Military College Milledgeville

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Georgia College And State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Milledgeville. Georgia College And State University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College And State University in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Georgia College And State University earn a median of $56,175 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,412. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Georgia College And State University

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University Of North Georgia came in at #6 for public administration & social service this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Dahlonega. University Of North Georgia graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $34,032 in their early career. University Of North Georgia graduates carry a median of $27,850 in student loans. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from University Of North Georgia

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #7 spot for public administration & social service this year. Set in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Georgia Northwestern Technical College awarded about 16 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $41,229 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,492. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Georgia Northwestern Technical College

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Kennesaw State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kennesaw. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 133 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $47,944 in their early career. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $30,500 in student loans. Read more about the public administration & social service program at Kennesaw State University

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Clayton State University landed the #9 spot for public administration & social service this year. Set in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Clayton State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from Clayton State University earn around $42,114 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $35,088 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Clayton State University

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Middle Georgia State University came in at #10 for public administration & social service this year. Middle Georgia State University is a large public school located in the city of Macon. Middle Georgia State University graduates 24% of students within six years. About 22 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Middle Georgia State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from Middle Georgia State University earn around $48,207 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,981. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Middle Georgia State University

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Southern Regional Technical College landed the #11 spot for public administration & social service this year. Southern Regional Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Thomasville. About 19 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Southern Regional Technical College in the most recent year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Southern Regional Technical College earn a median of $44,007 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,086. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Southern Regional Technical College

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Georgia State University earned the #12 position for public administration & social service this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia State University graduates 53% of students within six years. About 202 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Georgia State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $41,273. Students borrow a median of $30,683 to complete this degree. See the full public administration & social service program report for Georgia State University

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Athens Technical College placed #13 among the best public administration & social service schools. Located in the city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 24 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Athens Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Athens Technical College generally make around $41,631. Athens Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Athens Technical College

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Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA

Gordon State College landed the #14 spot for public administration & social service this year. Gordon State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Barnesville. The six-year graduation rate is 15%. About 23 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Gordon State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $33,648 in their early career. Gordon State College graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Get the full public administration & social service details for Gordon State College

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Georgia Southern University landed the #15 spot for public administration & social service this year. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public university. About 55% of students finish within six years. Georgia Southern University awarded about 22 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from Georgia Southern University earn around $43,325 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Georgia Southern University

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Augusta University earned the #16 position for public administration & social service this year. Set in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a large public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Augusta University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from Augusta University earn around $48,500 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Augusta University

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Valdosta State University landed the #17 spot for public administration & social service this year. Located in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public university. Valdosta State University graduates 42% of students within six years. Valdosta State University awarded about 88 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from Valdosta State University earn around $47,197 in the first couple years of their career. Valdosta State University graduates carry a median of $28,661 in student loans. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Valdosta State University

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University Of West Georgia came in at #18 for public administration & social service this year. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 39 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at University Of West Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $47,999 in their early career. University Of West Georgia graduates carry a median of $26,789 in student loans. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from University Of West Georgia

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Dalton State College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Dalton. Dalton State College graduates 24% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Dalton State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $41,654 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,955 to complete this degree. Read more about the public administration & social service program at Dalton State College

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Clark Atlanta University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 54 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Clark Atlanta University in the most recent year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Clark Atlanta University earn a median of $36,504 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,500. Read more about the public administration & social service program at Clark Atlanta University

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Thomas University
Thomasville, GA

Thomas University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. Thomas University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Thomasville. Roughly 7% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Thomas University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Thomas University generally make around $59,773. Thomas University graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Read more about the public administration & social service program at Thomas University

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Fort Valley State University landed the #22 spot for public administration & social service this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Fort Valley. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Fort Valley State University in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Fort Valley State University earn a median of $26,299 early in their careers. Fort Valley State University graduates carry a median of $37,875 in student loans. See the full public administration & social service program report for Fort Valley State University

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Albany State University landed the #23 spot for public administration & social service this year. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. Albany State University awarded about 68 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Albany State University generally make around $45,687. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. See the full public administration & social service program report for Albany State University

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Strayer University Georgia earned the #24 position for public administration & social service this year. Located in the suburb of Chamblee, Strayer University Georgia is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Strayer University Georgia in the most recent year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Strayer University Georgia earn a median of $49,512 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $47,631. Get the full public administration & social service details for Strayer University Georgia

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Savannah State University landed the #25 spot for public administration & social service this year. Savannah State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Savannah. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 76 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Savannah State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $44,044 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Savannah State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.

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