Public & Social Service at Saint Cloud State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at Saint Cloud State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Saint Cloud State University is in Saint Cloud, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Saint Cloud State University
Many students take online classes at Saint Cloud State University. Of 10,732 students, 2,126 (20%) studied exclusively online and 3,789 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Saint Cloud State University
Use these rankings to compare Saint Cloud State University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #5 of 25 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #19 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #39 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #333 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #358 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Saint Cloud State University
Those who finish Saint Cloud 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 | $43,949 |
| 2 years | $43,403 |
| 3 years | $48,906 |
| 4 years | $53,113 |
| 5 years | $57,996 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Saint Cloud State University take home a median $53,113, compared with $58,906 for all Saint Cloud State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Saint Cloud State University is $27,996.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Saint Cloud State University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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