Public & Social Service at Texas State University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, consider the program at Texas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas State University is in San Marcos, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Texas State University
Online coursework is an option at Texas State University. Of 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Texas State University
Use these rankings to compare Texas State University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #19 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #25 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #51 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #341 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 855 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #19 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #25 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #51 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #341 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Texas State University
Graduates of Texas 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 | $40,089 |
| 2 years | $41,477 |
| 3 years | $46,580 |
| 4 years | $51,035 |
| 5 years | $56,808 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Texas State University earn a median of $51,035, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Texas State University comes in at $24,459.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Texas State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.