Public & Social Service at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania sits in West Chester, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Among 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 41 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #18 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 865 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #109 of 164 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #650 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 41 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #18 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 167 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 865 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #109 of 164 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #650 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete West Chester University of Pennsylvania’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 | $40,672 |
| 2 years | $39,270 |
| 3 years | $46,359 |
| 4 years | $52,370 |
| 5 years | $59,807 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $52,370, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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 |
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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