Public & Social Service at Carnegie Mellon University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what Carnegie Mellon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Carnegie Mellon University
Distance learning is available at Carnegie Mellon University. Among 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
Use these rankings to compare Carnegie Mellon University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #13 of 41 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #35 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #132 of 865 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #144 of 164 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #795 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #13 of 41 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #35 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #132 of 865 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #144 of 164 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #795 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Graduates of Carnegie Mellon University’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 | $60,950 |
| 2 years | $63,481 |
| 3 years | $69,510 |
| 4 years | $77,912 |
| 5 years | $108,362 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $77,912, compared with $134,648 for all Carnegie Mellon University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Carnegie Mellon University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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