Public & Social Service at Kean University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Kean University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kean University is in Union, NJ.
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Online Class Availability at Kean University
Many students take online classes at Kean University. Among 13,905 students, 1,667 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,546 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Kean University
Use these rankings to compare Kean University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #12 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #21 of 24 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #121 of 167 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #285 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #542 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Kean University
Those who finish Kean 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 | $43,454 |
| 2 years | $41,722 |
| 3 years | $48,131 |
| 4 years | $54,539 |
| 5 years | $60,850 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Kean University earn a median of $54,539, compared with $56,858 for all Kean University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Kean University stands at $31,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Kean University pursue many career paths. 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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