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2027 Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Nebraska

7 Colleges in the United States
392 Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Awarded
$48,606 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 7 schools to find the best for public administration & social service students.

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Best Schools for Public Administration & Social Service in Nebraska

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

Top Schools in Public Administration & Social Service

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Creighton University tops our 2027 ranking of the best public administration & social service schools. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit university. Creighton University graduates 83% of students within six years. About 19 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Creighton University in the most recent year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $64,369 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,831. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Creighton University

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Metropolitan Community College Area is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public administration & social service, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. About 45 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $34,392 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,728 to complete this degree. See the full public administration & social service program report for Metropolitan Community College Area

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Students looking for a strong public administration & social service program will find one at University Of Nebraska At Omaha, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 203 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. Graduates of the public administration & social service program make about $49,109 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,930 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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Midland University crest
Midland University
Fremont, NE

Midland University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public administration & social service, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Fremont, Midland University is a small private not-for-profit university. Midland University graduates 42% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Midland University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from Midland University earn around $51,524 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,536 to complete this degree. See the full public administration & social service program report for Midland University

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best public administration & social service schools. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. About 27 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at Bellevue University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public administration & social service degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $61,548. Typical student debt for the program is $10,312. More information about a degree in public administration & social service from Bellevue University

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University Of Nebraska At Kearney earned the #6 position for public administration & social service this year. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. University Of Nebraska At Kearney graduates 57% of students within six years. About 43 public administration & social service degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Kearney in the most recent year. Students who receive their public administration & social service degree from University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn around $39,218 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nebraska At Kearney graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Get the full public administration & social service details for University Of Nebraska At Kearney

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Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the #7 spot for public administration & social service this year. Set in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 45 public administration & social service students who graduated with this degree at Nebraska Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Public Administration & Social Service graduates of Nebraska Wesleyan University earn a median of $40,080 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $34,750 to complete this degree. See the full public administration & social service program report for Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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