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Public & Social Service at University of Nevada-Reno

Public & Social Service at University of Nevada-Reno

If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, take a look at what University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.

Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Reno’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #1 of 3
Best Value Nevada #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #30 of 104
Best Value Far Western (Region) #70 of 101
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #108 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #355 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Those who finish University of Nevada-Reno’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at University of Nevada-Reno
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $46,997
2 years $48,582
3 years $54,214
4 years $64,605
5 years $66,470

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Nevada-Reno take home a median $64,605, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Nevada-Reno stands at $17,905.

Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Nevada-Reno pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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