Public & Social Service at Villanova University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Villanova University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Villanova University is located in Villanova, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Villanova University
Many students take online classes at Villanova University. Among 10,041 students, 1,069 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,768 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Villanova University
Use these rankings to compare Villanova University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 865 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #41 of 41 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #161 of 164 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #848 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Villanova University
Graduates of Villanova University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,051 |
| 2 years | $61,020 |
| 3 years | $66,162 |
| 4 years | $78,297 |
| 5 years | $82,122 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Villanova University report median earnings of $78,297, compared with $95,421 for all Villanova University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Villanova University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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