Public & Social Service at Washburn University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at Washburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washburn University is located in Topeka, KS.
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Studying Online at Washburn University
Distance learning is available at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Washburn University
Use these rankings to compare Washburn University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #61 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #325 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #558 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Washburn University
Those who finish Washburn University’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,357 |
| 2 years | $40,578 |
| 3 years | $44,184 |
| 4 years | $47,688 |
| 5 years | $54,239 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Washburn University report median earnings of $47,688, compared with $60,805 for all Washburn University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Washburn University comes in at $24,623.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Washburn University pursue many career paths. Here are 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 |
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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