Public & Social Service at Wayland Baptist University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, take a look at what Wayland Baptist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wayland Baptist University is located in Plainview, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wayland Baptist University
Many students take online classes at Wayland Baptist University. Of 2,809 students, 1,110 (40%) studied exclusively online and 1,018 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Wayland Baptist University
Use these rankings to compare Wayland Baptist University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #27 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #38 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #42 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #63 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #486 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #615 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Wayland Baptist University
Those who finish Wayland Baptist 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 | $55,393 |
| 3 years | $29,652 |
| 4 years | $39,568 |
| 5 years | $42,812 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Wayland Baptist University take home a median $39,568, compared with $53,748 for all Wayland Baptist University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Wayland Baptist University is $27,258.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Wayland Baptist University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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