Public & Social Service at University of Southern Maine
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Southern Maine. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Maine is in Portland, ME.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Maine
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Maine. Of 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Southern Maine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Maine’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Maine | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #52 of 69 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #256 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #483 of 865 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Maine | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #52 of 69 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #256 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #483 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Graduates of University of Southern Maine’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,602 |
| 2 years | $41,081 |
| 3 years | $45,545 |
| 4 years | $52,617 |
| 5 years | $53,009 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Southern Maine report median earnings of $52,617, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Southern Maine stands at $22,610.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Southern Maine go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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 |
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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