Public & Social Service at Northern Kentucky University
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Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Kentucky University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #13 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #125 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #713 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Those who finish Northern Kentucky 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 | $38,723 |
| 2 years | $38,203 |
| 3 years | $41,584 |
| 4 years | $45,382 |
| 5 years | $49,164 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Northern Kentucky University report median earnings of $45,382, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Northern Kentucky University comes in at $28,906.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Northern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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