Public & Social Service at Salem State University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Salem State University
Distance learning is available at Salem State University. Among 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Salem State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Salem State University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #16 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #21 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #28 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #512 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Salem State University
Those who finish Salem State University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,082 |
| 2 years | $43,858 |
| 3 years | $48,124 |
| 4 years | $49,994 |
| 5 years | $59,446 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Salem State University report median earnings of $49,994, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Salem State University stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Salem State University go on to a range of careers. 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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