Public & Social Service at Metropolitan State University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, take a look at what Metropolitan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Metropolitan State University is located in Saint Paul, MN.
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Studying Online at Metropolitan State University
Distance learning is available at Metropolitan State University. Of 6,660 students, 3,119 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,324 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Metropolitan State University
Rankings can help you compare Metropolitan State University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 79 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #16 of 25 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #542 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Metropolitan State University
Graduates of Metropolitan State University’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 | $40,051 |
| 2 years | $38,409 |
| 3 years | $43,030 |
| 4 years | $47,958 |
| 5 years | $53,383 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Metropolitan State University earn a median of $47,958, compared with $61,812 for all Metropolitan State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Metropolitan State University comes in at $30,308.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Metropolitan State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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