Public & Social Service at Wichita State University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Wichita State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
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Online Class Availability at Wichita State University
Distance learning is available at Wichita State University. Among 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) studied exclusively online and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Wichita State University
Rankings can help you compare Wichita State University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #383 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #647 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Wichita State University
Graduates of Wichita 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 | $39,520 |
| 2 years | $36,429 |
| 3 years | $41,845 |
| 4 years | $46,300 |
| 5 years | $51,141 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Wichita State University earn a median of $46,300, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Wichita State University is $31,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Wichita State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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