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Public & Social Service at Northwestern University

Public & Social Service at Northwestern University

If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, take a look at what Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University

Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Northwestern University

Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 129
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #12 of 865
Best Value Illinois #25 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #122 of 130
Best Value Nationwide #737 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Northwestern University

Students who complete Northwestern University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at Northwestern University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,607
2 years $68,006
3 years $78,737
4 years $89,264
5 years $100,578

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $89,264, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at Northwestern University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Northwestern University comes in at $16,125.

Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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