Public & Social Service at University of Houston
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Distance learning is available at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #22 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #22 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Houston
Graduates of University of Houston’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 | $45,906 |
| 2 years | $48,971 |
| 3 years | $51,062 |
| 4 years | $56,044 |
| 5 years | $62,582 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $56,044, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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