Public & Social Service at University of North Georgia
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of North Georgia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of North Georgia is in Dahlonega, GA.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Georgia
Many students take online classes at University of North Georgia. Among 19,291 students, 4,162 (22%) studied exclusively online and 7,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of North Georgia
Rankings can help you compare University of North Georgia’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #5 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #7 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #247 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #619 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of North Georgia
Students who complete University of North Georgia’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 | $31,018 |
| 2 years | $29,413 |
| 3 years | $32,871 |
| 4 years | $37,663 |
| 5 years | $39,322 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from University of North Georgia take home a median $37,663, compared with $50,223 for all University of North Georgia graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from University of North Georgia stands at $27,850.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at University of North Georgia pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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