Public & Social Service at Dutchess Community College
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at Dutchess Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dutchess Community College is in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Dutchess Community College
Distance learning is available at Dutchess Community College. Among 6,606 students, 722 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,770 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Dutchess Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Dutchess Community College’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #24 of 72 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 164 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #54 of 74 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #114 of 167 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #491 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Dutchess Community College
Students who complete Dutchess Community College’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,609 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 3 years | $29,063 |
| 4 years | $32,825 |
| 5 years | $33,331 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Dutchess Community College earn a median of $32,825, compared with $38,360 for all Dutchess Community College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Dutchess Community College is $14,324.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Dutchess Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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