Public & Social Service at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University
Distance learning is available at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) studied exclusively online and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #136 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #194 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #558 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #136 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #194 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #558 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduates of Virginia Commonwealth 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 | $39,525 |
| 2 years | $37,206 |
| 3 years | $44,392 |
| 4 years | $50,562 |
| 5 years | $58,530 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $50,562, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Virginia Commonwealth University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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