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Public & Social Service at Virginia State University

Public & Social Service at Virginia State University

If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what Virginia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Virginia State University is located in Petersburg, VA.

Studying Online at Virginia State University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia State University. Among 5,605 students, 190 (3%) studied exclusively online and 131 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Virginia State University

Students who complete Virginia 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 Virginia State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,882
2 years $33,281
3 years $34,139
4 years $42,801
5 years $50,442

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Virginia State University take home a median $42,801, compared with $41,327 for all Virginia State University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Virginia State University is $31,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Virginia State University go on to a range of careers. 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

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