Public & Social Service at University of Akron Main Campus
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH.
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Studying Online at University of Akron Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Akron Main Campus. Of 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #21 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #33 of 39 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #69 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #117 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #470 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #781 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus
Those who finish University of Akron Main Campus’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 | $37,837 |
| 2 years | $35,400 |
| 3 years | $38,930 |
| 4 years | $43,158 |
| 5 years | $51,135 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Akron Main Campus report median earnings of $43,158, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Akron Main Campus is $27,708.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Akron Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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