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Public & Social Service at Wayne State University

Public & Social Service at Wayne State University

If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Wayne State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI.

Online Class Availability at Wayne State University

Many students take online classes at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) studied exclusively online and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Wayne State University

Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #12 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #14 of 28
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #55 of 130
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #65 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #396 of 855
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #459 of 865

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #12 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #14 of 28
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #55 of 130
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #65 of 129
Best Value Nationwide #396 of 855
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #459 of 865

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Wayne State University

Those who finish Wayne 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 Wayne State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,639
2 years $39,960
3 years $41,150
4 years $47,924
5 years $58,530

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Wayne State University earn a median of $47,924, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Wayne State University is $29,381.

Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Wayne State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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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