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Public & Social Service at West Virginia University

Public & Social Service at West Virginia University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, take a look at what West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.

Studying Online at West Virginia University

Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at West Virginia University

Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #2 of 7
Best Value West Virginia #7 of 7
Best Value Southeast (Region) #71 of 200
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #83 of 202
Best Value Nationwide #323 of 855
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #562 of 865

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from West Virginia University

Those who finish West Virginia University’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at West Virginia University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,240
2 years $37,142
3 years $41,550
4 years $50,074
5 years $55,126

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from West Virginia University take home a median $50,074, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at West Virginia University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from West Virginia University is $25,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Those who complete Public & Social Service program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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