Public & Social Service at American Public University System
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at American Public University System. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American Public University System is located in Charles Town, WV.
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Studying Online at American Public University System
American Public University System operates as a distance-education institution, so Public & Social Service coursework can be completed remotely.
Public & Social Service Rankings at American Public University System
Use these rankings to compare American Public University System’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #174 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #522 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from American Public University System
Graduates of American Public University System’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,442 |
| 2 years | $63,749 |
| 3 years | $67,674 |
| 4 years | $79,706 |
| 5 years | $83,170 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from American Public University System report median earnings of $79,706, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at American Public University System work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.