Public & Social Service at Harvard University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Harvard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Harvard University is in Cambridge, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Harvard University
Online coursework is an option at Harvard University. Among 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Harvard University
Use these rankings to compare Harvard University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 69 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #406 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 69 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #98 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #406 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Harvard University
Students who complete Harvard 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 | $91,511 |
| 2 years | $92,717 |
| 3 years | $101,859 |
| 4 years | $121,383 |
| 5 years | $136,737 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Harvard University report median earnings of $121,383, compared with $136,975 for all Harvard University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Harvard University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.