Public & Social Service at University of South Alabama
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what University of South Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Alabama
Online coursework is an option at University of South Alabama. Of 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of South Alabama
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Alabama’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #100 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #441 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #615 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of South Alabama
Students who complete University of South Alabama’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 | $32,742 |
| 2 years | $30,186 |
| 3 years | $31,254 |
| 4 years | $40,006 |
| 5 years | $43,857 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from University of South Alabama earn a median of $40,006, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from University of South Alabama stands at $30,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at University of South Alabama go on to a range of careers. Here 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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