Public & Social Service at Florida Atlantic University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, FL.
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Studying Online at Florida Atlantic University
Many students take online classes at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Atlantic University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #70 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 865 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #70 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Graduates of Florida Atlantic 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 | $34,221 |
| 2 years | $40,114 |
| 3 years | $43,327 |
| 4 years | $48,068 |
| 5 years | $55,426 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Florida Atlantic University take home a median $48,068, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Florida Atlantic University stands at $19,749.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Florida Atlantic University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.