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Public & Social Service at University of Rhode Island

Public & Social Service at University of Rhode Island

If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.

Studying Online at University of Rhode Island

Distance learning is available at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Rhode Island

Rankings can help you compare University of Rhode Island’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Rhode Island #2 of 5
Best Value Rhode Island #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #18 of 69
Best Value New England (Region) #26 of 67
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #162 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #564 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Students who complete University of Rhode Island’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at University of Rhode Island
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,059
2 years $52,470
3 years $56,531
4 years $58,208
5 years $66,170

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Rhode Island earn a median of $58,208, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at University of Rhode Island

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Rhode Island is $23,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Students who finish Public & Social Service program at University of Rhode Island 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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