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Public & Social Service at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Public & Social Service at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.

Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #9 of 32
Best Value Massachusetts #13 of 30
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #14 of 69
Best Value New England (Region) #34 of 67
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #134 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #679 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $49,213
2 years $48,432

Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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