Public & Social Service at University of Illinois Chicago
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Illinois Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Chicago
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) studied exclusively online and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Chicago’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 129 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #166 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 129 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #166 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago
Graduates of University of Illinois Chicago’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 | $45,275 |
| 2 years | $43,925 |
| 3 years | $49,334 |
| 4 years | $56,781 |
| 5 years | $63,866 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Illinois Chicago report median earnings of $56,781, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Illinois Chicago stands at $17,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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 |
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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