Public & Social Service at Union University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at Union University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Union University is in Jackson, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Union University
Distance learning is available at Union University. Among 2,713 students, 607 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 593 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Union University
These rankings give you a sense of how Union University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #12 of 17 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #16 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #111 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #675 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #757 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Union University
Students who complete Union 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 | $33,582 |
| 2 years | $34,824 |
| 3 years | $36,917 |
| 4 years | $41,244 |
| 5 years | $48,231 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Union University take home a median $41,244, compared with $65,440 for all Union University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Union University is $39,415.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Union University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.