Public & Social Service at Washington University in St Louis
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO.
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Studying Online at Washington University in St Louis
Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Use these rankings to compare Washington University in St Louis’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 79 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #55 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #633 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 79 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #55 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #633 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Graduates of Washington University in St Louis’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 | $42,327 |
| 2 years | $43,333 |
| 3 years | $47,758 |
| 4 years | $56,196 |
| 5 years | $67,062 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn a median of $56,196, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Washington University in St Louis work across a variety of fields. Below 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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