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Public & Social Service at University of Northern Iowa

Public & Social Service at University of Northern Iowa

If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Northern Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Northern Iowa sits in Cedar Falls, IA.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Iowa

Many students take online classes at University of Northern Iowa. Of 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) studied exclusively online and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Northern Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Iowa’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Iowa #2 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #4 of 15
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #16 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #25 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #246 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #349 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Students who complete University of Northern Iowa’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at University of Northern Iowa
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,518
2 years $38,876
3 years $41,850
4 years $46,170
5 years $52,304

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $46,170, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at University of Northern Iowa

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Northern Iowa stands at $24,924.

Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Students who finish Public & Social Service program at University of Northern Iowa go on to a range of careers. Here are 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

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