Public & Social Service at Southern University at New Orleans
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at Southern University at New Orleans. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern University at New Orleans is in New Orleans, LA.
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Studying Online at Southern University at New Orleans
Distance learning is available at Southern University at New Orleans. Among 2,468 students, 834 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 876 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Southern University at New Orleans
Use these rankings to compare Southern University at New Orleans’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #6 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #132 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #197 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #543 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #857 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Southern University at New Orleans
Graduates of Southern University at New Orleans’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 | $35,644 |
| 2 years | $35,560 |
| 3 years | $40,875 |
| 4 years | $44,792 |
| 5 years | $51,082 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Southern University at New Orleans report median earnings of $44,792, compared with $40,828 for all Southern University at New Orleans graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Southern University at New Orleans is $42,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Southern University at New Orleans pursue many career paths. Below 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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