Public & Social Service at California State University-Bakersfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at California State University-Bakersfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Bakersfield
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Bakersfield. Of 10,419 students, 1,212 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,881 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at California State University-Bakersfield
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Bakersfield’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 101 |
| Best Value | California | #18 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #30 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #40 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from California State University-Bakersfield
Graduates of California State University-Bakersfield’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,342 |
| 2 years | $52,310 |
| 3 years | $62,537 |
| 4 years | $62,681 |
| 5 years | $75,174 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from California State University-Bakersfield earn a median of $62,681, compared with $56,447 for all California State University-Bakersfield graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at California State University-Bakersfield go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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