Public & Social Service at University of Houston-Downtown
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at University of Houston-Downtown. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston-Downtown sits in Houston, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston-Downtown
Many students take online classes at University of Houston-Downtown. Among 13,730 students, 4,905 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,455 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Houston-Downtown
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston-Downtown’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #17 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 75 |
| Best Value | Texas | #28 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #323 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Houston-Downtown
Those who finish University of Houston-Downtown’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 | $35,750 |
| 2 years | $32,174 |
| 3 years | $42,860 |
| 4 years | $47,085 |
| 5 years | $58,711 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Houston-Downtown earn a median of $47,085, compared with $59,692 for all University of Houston-Downtown graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Houston-Downtown comes in at $24,186.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at University of Houston-Downtown go on to a range of careers. 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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