Public & Social Service at Gordon State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at Gordon State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Gordon State College is located in Barnesville, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Gordon State College
Distance learning is available at Gordon State College. Among 3,179 students, 1,405 (44%) studied exclusively online and 1,015 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Gordon State College
Use these rankings to compare Gordon State College’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #6 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #17 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #158 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #241 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #777 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Gordon State College
Graduates of Gordon State College’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,845 |
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $32,082 |
| 4 years | $35,501 |
| 5 years | $38,650 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Gordon State College take home a median $35,501, compared with $49,453 for all Gordon State College graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Gordon State College comes in at $31,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Gordon State College pursue many career paths. Here are 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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