Public & Social Service at Pittsburg State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public & Social Service, consider the program at Pittsburg State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pittsburg State University is in Pittsburg, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pittsburg State University
Distance learning is available at Pittsburg State University. Of 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Pittsburg State University
Rankings can help you compare Pittsburg State University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #65 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #577 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #612 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Pittsburg State University
Students who complete Pittsburg State University’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 | $36,425 |
| 2 years | $32,772 |
| 3 years | $38,562 |
| 4 years | $40,794 |
| 5 years | $42,422 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Pittsburg State University take home a median $40,794, compared with $48,271 for all Pittsburg State University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Pittsburg State University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Pittsburg State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Public & Social Service graduates, 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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