Public & Social Service at Upper Iowa University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, take a look at what Upper Iowa University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Upper Iowa University is in Fayette, IA.
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Studying Online at Upper Iowa University
Many students take online classes at Upper Iowa University. Among 3,941 students, 2,959 (75%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 939 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Upper Iowa University
These rankings give you a sense of how Upper Iowa University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #64 of 79 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #64 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #603 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #690 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Upper Iowa University
Those who finish Upper Iowa University’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 | $41,985 |
| 2 years | $45,134 |
| 3 years | $46,493 |
| 4 years | $52,813 |
| 5 years | $55,318 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Upper Iowa University take home a median $52,813, compared with $54,076 for all Upper Iowa University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Upper Iowa University comes in at $38,194.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Upper Iowa University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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