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Public & Social Service at Western Michigan University

Public & Social Service at Western Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, take a look at what Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.

Studying Online at Western Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Western Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Western Michigan University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #9 of 28
Best Value Michigan #21 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #41 of 129
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #85 of 130
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #321 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #540 of 855

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #9 of 28
Best Value Michigan #21 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #41 of 129
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #85 of 130
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #321 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #540 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Western Michigan University

Graduates of Western Michigan 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 Western Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,861
2 years $39,771
3 years $45,068
4 years $51,206
5 years $58,506

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Western Michigan University earn a median of $51,206, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at Western Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Western Michigan University comes in at $27,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Western Michigan 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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