Public & Social Service at Kent State University at Kent
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at Kent State University at Kent. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, OH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kent State University at Kent
Online coursework is an option at Kent State University at Kent. Among 26,374 students, 4,457 (17%) studied exclusively online and 12,660 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Kent State University at Kent
Rankings can help you compare Kent State University at Kent’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #15 of 39 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #27 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #72 of 129 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #94 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #478 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #583 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Kent State University at Kent
Students who complete Kent State University at Kent’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,648 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $63,476 |
| 4 years | $65,830 |
| 5 years | $68,525 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $65,830, compared with $52,827 for all Kent State University at Kent graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Kent State University at Kent go on to a range of careers. Here 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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