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Public & Social Service at Valdosta State University

Public & Social Service at Valdosta State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Valdosta State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, GA.

Online Class Availability at Valdosta State University

Online coursework is an option at Valdosta State University. Of 10,262 students, 4,718 (46%) studied exclusively online and 2,960 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Valdosta State University

Use these rankings to compare Valdosta State University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Georgia #8 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #12 of 23
Best Value Southeast (Region) #68 of 200
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #129 of 202
Best Value Nationwide #293 of 855
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #720 of 865

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Georgia #8 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #12 of 23
Best Value Southeast (Region) #68 of 200
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #129 of 202
Best Value Nationwide #293 of 855
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #720 of 865

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Valdosta State University

Graduates of Valdosta State University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at Valdosta State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,232
2 years $41,975
3 years $42,715
4 years $49,921
5 years $58,367

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Valdosta State University take home a median $49,921, compared with $49,491 for all Valdosta State University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at Valdosta State University

Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Valdosta State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

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