Public & Social Service at Rhode Island College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Rhode Island College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island College is located in Providence, RI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rhode Island College
Online coursework is an option at Rhode Island College. Among 6,155 students, 170 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Rhode Island College
Use these rankings to compare Rhode Island College’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #9 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #30 of 69 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Rhode Island College
Students who complete Rhode Island College’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 | $40,508 |
| 2 years | $32,800 |
| 3 years | $46,508 |
| 4 years | $50,122 |
| 5 years | $57,785 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Rhode Island College report median earnings of $50,122, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Rhode Island College is $24,100.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Rhode Island College pursue many career paths. 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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