Public & Social Service at Missouri Western State University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Missouri Western State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri Western State University is located in Saint Joseph, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri Western State University
Many students take online classes at Missouri Western State University. Of 3,716 students, 328 (9%) studied exclusively online and 1,585 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Missouri Western State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri Western State University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #19 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #77 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #398 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #823 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Missouri Western State University
Those who finish Missouri Western 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 | $30,966 |
| 2 years | $30,119 |
| 3 years | $34,438 |
| 4 years | $36,414 |
| 5 years | $44,133 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Missouri Western State University take home a median $36,414, compared with $45,904 for all Missouri Western State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Missouri Western State University stands at $27,679.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Missouri Western State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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