Public & Social Service at Appalachian State University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what Appalachian State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Appalachian State University sits in Boone, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Appalachian State University
Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Appalachian State University
Use these rankings to compare Appalachian State University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 30 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #429 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Appalachian State University
Those who finish Appalachian State University’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,776 |
| 2 years | $40,808 |
| 3 years | $43,701 |
| 4 years | $47,334 |
| 5 years | $51,258 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median of $47,334, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Appalachian State University is $22,184.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Appalachian State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, 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
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