Public & Social Service at West Virginia State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at West Virginia State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia State University is located in Institute, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia State University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia State University. Of 3,246 students, 558 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,071 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at West Virginia State University
Rankings can help you compare West Virginia State University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #199 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #393 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #860 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from West Virginia State University
Students who complete West Virginia State 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 | $28,771 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $34,416 |
| 4 years | $36,320 |
| 5 years | $42,174 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from West Virginia State University take home a median $36,320, compared with $37,688 for all West Virginia State University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from West Virginia State University stands at $37,371.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at West Virginia State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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