Public & Social Service at University of Illinois Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Illinois Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Springfield
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Springfield. Of 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) studied exclusively online and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Illinois Springfield
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Springfield’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #15 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #143 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 865 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #15 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #143 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Illinois Springfield
Students who complete University of Illinois Springfield’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 | $45,892 |
| 2 years | $47,321 |
| 3 years | $50,697 |
| 4 years | $58,016 |
| 5 years | $66,547 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Illinois Springfield earn a median of $58,016, compared with $73,367 for all University of Illinois Springfield graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Illinois Springfield is $24,810.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Illinois Springfield go on to a range of careers. 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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