Public & Social Service at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is in Whitewater, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Of 11,746 students, 2,618 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,824 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #7 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 129 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #325 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #375 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’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 | $33,934 |
| 4 years | $54,579 |
| 5 years | $59,361 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $54,579, compared with $54,862 for all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater stands at $26,550.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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 |
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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