Public & Social Service at Indiana University-Northwest
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Indiana University-Northwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Indiana University-Northwest is located in Gary, IN.
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Studying Online at Indiana University-Northwest
Distance learning is available at Indiana University-Northwest. Among 3,041 students, 805 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,520 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Indiana University-Northwest
Rankings can help you compare Indiana University-Northwest’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #19 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #124 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #168 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #814 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Indiana University-Northwest
Students who complete Indiana University-Northwest’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 | $35,410 |
| 2 years | $44,211 |
| 3 years | $52,172 |
| 4 years | $57,564 |
| 5 years | $60,584 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Indiana University-Northwest report median earnings of $57,564, compared with $50,936 for all Indiana University-Northwest graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Indiana University-Northwest is $30,924.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Indiana University-Northwest pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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
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