Public & Social Service at Boston College
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Studying Online at Boston College
Distance learning is available at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Boston College
Use these rankings to compare Boston College’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 865 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #30 of 30 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #66 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #839 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 865 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #30 of 30 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #66 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #839 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Boston College
Those who finish Boston College’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 | $49,420 |
| 2 years | $50,000 |
| 3 years | $53,506 |
| 4 years | $62,667 |
| 5 years | $70,225 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Boston College earn a median of $62,667, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Boston College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.