Public & Social Service at Portland State University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, take a look at what Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.
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Online Class Availability at Portland State University
Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Portland State University
Use these rankings to compare Portland State University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #155 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #229 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #53 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #155 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #229 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Portland State University
Students who complete Portland State University’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,786 |
| 2 years | $45,312 |
| 3 years | $49,197 |
| 4 years | $55,382 |
| 5 years | $69,049 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Portland State University earn a median of $55,382, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Portland State University is $23,937.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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