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Public & Social Service at South University-Columbia

Public & Social Service at South University-Columbia

If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, take a look at what South University-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

South University-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.

Studying Online at South University-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at South University-Columbia. Among 504 students, 315 (62%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 31 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at South University-Columbia

Use these rankings to compare South University-Columbia’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from South University-Columbia

Graduates of South University-Columbia’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at South University-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,016
2 years $41,007
3 years $43,418
4 years $48,623
5 years $46,093

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from South University-Columbia take home a median $48,623, compared with $66,116 for all South University-Columbia graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at South University-Columbia

Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at South University-Columbia go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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

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