Public & Social Service at Utah Valley University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what Utah Valley University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Utah Valley University is in Orem, UT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Utah Valley University
Online coursework is an option at Utah Valley University. Among 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Utah Valley University
Use these rankings to compare Utah Valley University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #12 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #349 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Utah Valley University
Graduates of Utah Valley University’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 | $29,165 |
| 2 years | $33,459 |
| 3 years | $41,850 |
| 4 years | $47,214 |
| 5 years | $51,140 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Utah Valley University earn a median of $47,214, compared with $53,268 for all Utah Valley University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Utah Valley University is $20,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Utah Valley University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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