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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Public Administration and Social Service Professions

83 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

83 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 83 colleges

University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Apr 1
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Public Administration and Social Service Professions in USA?
83 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Public Administration and Social Service Professions in USA?
University of Southern California leads with median graduate earnings of $92,498 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Public Administration and Social Service Professions programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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