Public & Social Service at Governors State University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Governors State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Governors State University is located in University Park, IL.
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Studying Online at Governors State University
Distance learning is available at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Governors State University
Use these rankings to compare Governors State University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #26 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #113 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #237 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #746 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Governors State University
Those who finish Governors State University’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,248 |
| 2 years | $33,800 |
| 3 years | $41,498 |
| 4 years | $46,944 |
| 5 years | $54,734 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Governors State University report median earnings of $46,944, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Governors State University is $33,983.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Governors State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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