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Public & Social Service at Drake University

Public & Social Service at Drake University

If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what Drake University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Drake University sits in Des Moines, IA.

Online & Distance Learning at Drake University

Distance learning is available at Drake University. Among 4,345 students, 546 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Drake University

Rankings can help you compare Drake University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #7 of 79
Best Value Iowa #15 of 15
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #76 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #86 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #776 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Drake University

Students who complete Drake University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at Drake University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $52,464
2 years $53,608
3 years $62,827
4 years $69,644
5 years $72,990

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Drake University take home a median $69,644, compared with $72,425 for all Drake University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at Drake University

Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Drake University pursue many career paths. Here 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

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