Public & Social Service at Long Island University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Long Island University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Long Island University is in Brookville, NY.
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Studying Online at Long Island University
Online coursework is an option at Long Island University. Among 16,689 students, 327 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 114 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Long Island University
Use these rankings to compare Long Island University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #52 of 74 |
| Best Value | New York | #55 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #112 of 167 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #123 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #482 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #701 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Long Island University
Graduates of Long Island 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 | $48,244 |
| 2 years | $37,958 |
| 3 years | $49,669 |
| 4 years | $56,687 |
| 5 years | $71,224 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Long Island University take home a median $56,687, compared with $88,659 for all Long Island University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Long Island 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.