Public & Social Service at Boston University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University is located in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at Boston University
Distance learning is available at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Boston University
Use these rankings to compare Boston University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 69 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #16 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 865 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #732 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 69 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #16 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 865 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #732 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Boston University
Graduates of Boston University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,678 |
| 2 years | $44,672 |
| 3 years | $52,120 |
| 4 years | $54,666 |
| 5 years | $69,223 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Boston University take home a median $54,666, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Here are 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
- 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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