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2027 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Mississippi

12 Colleges in the United States
621 Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Awarded
$36,427 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Administration & Social Service programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Public Administration & Social Service in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall public administration & social service education in Mississippi.

Top Schools in Public Administration & Social Service

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in public administration & social service. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates 72% of students within six years. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 114 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $37,796 in their early career. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,303 in student loans. Get the full public administration & social service details for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Itawamba Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Itawamba Community College awarded about 24 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete this degree. See the full public administration & social service program report for Itawamba Community College

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Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public school located in the town of Senatobia. There were roughly 25 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $35,001. Typical student debt for the program is $9,990. See the full public administration & social service program report for Northwest Mississippi Community College

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Students looking for a strong public administration & social service program will find one at Holmes Community College, which ranked #4. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. About 20 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Holmes Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $32,145 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,831. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Holmes Community College

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Mississippi State University crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mississippi State University awarded about 39 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from Mississippi State University earn around $29,242 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,297. Read more about the public administration & social service program at Mississippi State University

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Delta State University came in at #6 for public administration & social service this year. Set in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. Delta State University awarded about 11 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Delta State University earn a median of $41,580 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Delta State University

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University Of Southern Mississippi ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates 49% of students within six years. University Of Southern Mississippi awarded about 133 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $35,903 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,700. Read more about the public administration & social service program at University Of Southern Mississippi

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Belhaven University landed the #8 spot for public administration & social service this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Jackson. About 48% of students finish within six years. Belhaven University awarded about 45 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Belhaven University earn a median of $48,665 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $34,181. See the full public administration & social service program report for Belhaven University

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Mississippi Valley State University came in at #9 for public administration & social service this year. Set in the rural area of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 27%. There were roughly 35 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Valley State University in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Mississippi Valley State University

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Jackson State University landed the #10 spot for public administration & social service this year. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 146 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Jackson State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $32,900. Typical student debt for the program is $36,403. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Jackson State University

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Coahoma Community College landed the #11 spot for public administration & social service this year. Located in the rural area of Clarksdale, Coahoma Community College is a mid-sized public university. Coahoma Community College awarded about 16 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Coahoma Community College generally make around $29,600. Students borrow a median of $11,745 to complete this degree. See the full public administration & social service program report for Coahoma Community College

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Alcorn State University crest
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University placed #12 among the best public administration & social service schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Alcorn State. Alcorn State University graduates 56% of students within six years. Alcorn State University awarded about 13 public administration & social service degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Alcorn State University generally make around $37,028. Students borrow a median of $31,900 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Alcorn State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

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