Public & Social Service at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, NV.
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Studying Online at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Of 32,911 students, 3,840 (12%) studied exclusively online and 16,321 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 104 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 865 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #43 of 104 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #142 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #219 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Those who finish University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,518 |
| 2 years | $44,845 |
| 3 years | $52,681 |
| 4 years | $57,500 |
| 5 years | $66,321 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas report median earnings of $57,500, compared with $60,972 for all University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at $24,316.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas work across a variety of fields. 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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