by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for public administration & social service students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 421 associate degrees in public administration & social service during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The public administration & social service associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for public administration & social service students working on their associate degree.
The public administration & social service school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Administration & Social Service Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in public administration & social service.
Quinsigamond 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 midsize city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Quinsigamond Community College
Goodwin College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in public administration & social service. Located in the city of East Hartford, Goodwin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Goodwin College
It's difficult to beat Capital Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in public administration & social service. Capital Community College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Hartford.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Capital Community College
It's difficult to beat Bristol Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in public administration & social service. Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Bristol Community College
Central Maine Technical College is a small public college located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Central Maine Community College
Located in the rural area of Holyoke, Holyoke Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Holyoke Community College
CCV is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Montpelier.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from Community College of Vermont
Located in the suburb of Wells, York County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in public administration & social service from York County Community College
Located in the suburb 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
Explore the best public administration & social service schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 35 | 219 |
| Connecticut | 33 | 115 |
| New Hampshire | 31 | 14 |
| Maine | 26 | 88 |
| Rhode Island | 25 | 12 |
| Vermont | 19 | 51 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 340 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 10 |
| Other Public Administration | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 60 |
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