Public & Social Service at Kennesaw State University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at Kennesaw State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kennesaw State University sits in Kennesaw, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kennesaw State University
Many students take online classes at Kennesaw State University. Among 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) studied exclusively online and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Kennesaw State University
Use these rankings to compare Kennesaw State University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #9 of 23 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #18 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #101 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #129 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #510 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #642 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Kennesaw State University
Those who finish Kennesaw 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 | $35,070 |
| 2 years | $35,611 |
| 3 years | $38,754 |
| 4 years | $46,211 |
| 5 years | $51,007 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Kennesaw State University earn a median of $46,211, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Kennesaw State University is $30,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Kennesaw State 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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