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Public & Social Service at University of Chicago

Public & Social Service at University of Chicago

If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Chicago. Among 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Chicago

Use these rankings to compare University of Chicago’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #3 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 129
Best Value Illinois #15 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #84 of 130
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #104 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #515 of 855

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #3 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 129
Best Value Illinois #15 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #84 of 130
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #104 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #515 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Chicago

Those who finish University of Chicago’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at University of Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $52,361
2 years $53,540
3 years $64,964
4 years $75,716
5 years $86,326

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Chicago earn a median of $75,716, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at University of Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Chicago comes in at $17,492.

Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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

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