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Public & Social Service at Radford University

Public & Social Service at Radford University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, take a look at what Radford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Radford University is in Radford, VA.

Studying Online at Radford University

Many students take online classes at Radford University. Of 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Radford University

Use these rankings to compare Radford University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #5 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #12 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #88 of 202
Best Value Southeast (Region) #119 of 200
Best Value Nationwide #490 of 855
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #600 of 865

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Radford University

Graduates of Radford 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 Radford University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,338
2 years $35,741
3 years $39,096
4 years $45,776
5 years $51,870

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Radford University take home a median $45,776, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Radford University stands at $26,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Radford University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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