Public & Social Service at University of Delaware
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Delaware. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Delaware is in Newark, DE.
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Online Class Availability at University of Delaware
Distance learning is available at University of Delaware. Of 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Delaware
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Delaware’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 167 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #65 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Delaware
Those who finish University of Delaware’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,628 |
| 2 years | $31,818 |
| 3 years | $41,909 |
| 4 years | $52,734 |
| 5 years | $57,105 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Delaware take home a median $52,734, compared with $69,282 for all University of Delaware graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Delaware stands at $24,874.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Delaware work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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