Public & Social Service at The University of Alabama
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at The University of Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Alabama
Online coursework is an option at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at The University of Alabama
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Alabama’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #166 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #397 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #661 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #166 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #397 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #661 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from The University of Alabama
Those who finish The University of Alabama’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 | $34,555 |
| 2 years | $36,128 |
| 3 years | $40,410 |
| 4 years | $47,182 |
| 5 years | $52,924 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from The University of Alabama report median earnings of $47,182, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from The University of Alabama is $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at The University of Alabama go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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