1,447 colleges are offering Human Services program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 902 schools have the Human Services program and 615 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 96,915 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 2,034 students earned undergraduate certificate, 6,751 students earned associate's, 34,674 students earned bachelor's, and 51,681 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Human Services Program is $38,289
Colleges Offering Human Services and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Human Services program is $10,048 for state residents and $28,736 for out-of-state students. For graduate Human Services programs, the average tuition is $11,352 for state residents and $22,234 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Human Services schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 440 | 6,751 | 849 | 5,902 |
| Bachelor | 902 | 34,674 | 5,654 | 29,020 |
| Master | 615 | 50,109 | 10,501 | 39,608 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 154 | 1,327 | 428 | 899 |
| Doctoral (Professional Practice) | 15 | 133 | 32 | 101 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 1 | 112 | 24 | 88 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 124 | 412 | 65 | 347 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 29 | 21 | 8 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 13 | 39 | 6 | 33 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 177 | 1,554 | 329 | 1,225 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 211 | 1,775 | 504 | 1,271 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 38 | 304 | 66 | 238 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Human Services Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Human Services is $38,289. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Human Services Master's degree is $54,017.
The average loan debt of the completers in Human Services programs is $24,246
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $242. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Human Services program, the graduates from Cornell University have the highest earning of $76,827 (Bachelor's degree). Students from University of Chicago and Duke University follow it with average earning $73,510 and $70,610 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $66,014 | $76,827 | $6,402 | $13,500 | $135 |
| University of Chicago | $66,939 | $73,510 | $6,126 | $16,683 | $167 |
| Duke University | $65,805 | $70,610 | $5,884 | $10,000 | $100 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $58,950 | $61,992 | $5,166 | $19,500 | $195 |
| Northwestern University | $65,997 | $61,514 | $5,126 | $16,780 | $168 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Human Services Sub Major Programs
In Human Services area, the graduates who completing Public Policy Analysis program have the highest salary of $50,511 and Public Administration program have the second highest salary of $46,391 in average.
Associate's Social Work program shows the highest earning ($26,774) and Human Services program follows with $26,235 average salary.
Public Policy Analysis Master's program has $70,667 average salary and Community Organization and Advocacy program completers earn $61,584 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Human Services area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $27,802 | $2,317 | $13,030 | $130 |
| Associate | $26,235 | $2,186 | $21,168 | $212 |
| Bachelor's | $34,507 | $2,876 | $28,365 | $284 |
| Master's | $39,190 | $3,266 | $41,006 | $461 |
| Doctoral | $60,907 | $5,076 | $124,597 | $1,401 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $25,665 | $2,139 | $13,736 | $137 |
| Bachelor's | $41,423 | $3,452 | $24,200 | $242 |
| Master's | $61,584 | $5,132 | $46,518 | $523 |
| Public Administration Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $46,391 | $3,866 | $22,735 | $227 |
| Master's | $58,972 | $4,914 | $42,279 | $475 |
| Doctoral | $83,405 | $6,950 | $138,084 | $1,553 |
| First Professional Degree | $57,937 | $4,828 | $39,752 | $447 |
| Post-MS | $85,119 | $7,093 | $37,078 | $417 |
| Public Policy Analysis Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $50,511 | $4,209 | $21,129 | $211 |
| Master's | $70,667 | $5,889 | $46,732 | $525 |
| Doctoral | $105,533 | $8,794 | - | - |
| First Professional Degree | $64,604 | $5,384 | $46,476 | $523 |
| Post-MS | $70,913 | $5,909 | $78,981 | $888 |
| Social Work Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $38,469 | $3,206 | $23,151 | $231 |
| Associate | $26,774 | $2,231 | $15,598 | $156 |
| Bachelor's | $36,875 | $3,073 | $23,672 | $237 |
| Post-BS | $39,829 | $3,319 | - | - |
| Master's | $49,311 | $4,109 | $39,989 | $450 |
| Doctoral | $64,055 | $5,338 | $86,662 | $974 |
| First Professional Degree | $60,207 | $5,017 | $55,706 | $626 |
| Post-MS | $45,232 | $3,769 | - | - |
Data Source: College Scorecard
