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Public & Social Service at American Public University System

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at American Public University System
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.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at American Public University System

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

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