Public & Social Service at Mount Wachusett Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Mount Wachusett Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mount Wachusett Community College is located in Gardner, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mount Wachusett Community College
Many students take online classes at Mount Wachusett Community College. Among 3,694 students, 1,004 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,148 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Mount Wachusett Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mount Wachusett Community College’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 30 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #31 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #62 of 69 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #627 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College
Students who complete Mount Wachusett 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 | $30,052 |
| 2 years | $23,803 |
| 3 years | $23,017 |
| 4 years | $26,499 |
| 5 years | $34,632 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College take home a median $26,499, compared with $44,926 for all Mount Wachusett Community College graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College stands at $7,431.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Mount Wachusett 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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