Public & Social Service at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #24 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #73 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #104 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #484 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #676 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Students who complete Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’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 | $32,841 |
| 2 years | $35,098 |
| 3 years | $40,049 |
| 4 years | $44,924 |
| 5 years | $53,072 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report median earnings of $44,924, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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 |
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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