Public & Social Service at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia
Distance learning is available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 79 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #124 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #562 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 79 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #124 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #562 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Those who finish University of Missouri-Columbia’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 | $54,579 |
| 2 years | $47,942 |
| 3 years | $54,410 |
| 4 years | $61,957 |
| 5 years | $62,527 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $61,957, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $23,119.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at University of Missouri-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Here 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 |
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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