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Public & Social Service at American University

Public & Social Service at American University

If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, take a look at what American University. Get started with the following essential facts.

American University sits in Washington, DC.

Studying Online at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at American University

Use these rankings to compare American University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 167
Best Value District Of Columbia #7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #11 of 865
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #159 of 164
Best Value Nationwide #844 of 855

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 167
Best Value District Of Columbia #7 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #11 of 865
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #159 of 164
Best Value Nationwide #844 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from American University

Graduates of American University’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 University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $65,804
2 years $69,607
3 years $83,558
4 years $96,463
5 years $111,748

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from American University take home a median $96,463, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at American University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

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