Public & Social Service at Northeastern University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern University is in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at Northeastern University
Distance learning is available at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Northeastern University
Rankings can help you compare Northeastern University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 69 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #25 of 30 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #54 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #797 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Northeastern University
Those who finish Northeastern 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 | $52,662 |
| 2 years | $55,581 |
| 3 years | $56,460 |
| 4 years | $64,478 |
| 5 years | $77,275 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Northeastern University take home a median $64,478, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Northeastern University is $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Northeastern University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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