Human Services at Columbia College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Human Services, consider the program at Columbia College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia College is in Columbia, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 81 human services degrees were granted at Columbia College.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia College
Distance learning is available at Columbia College. Among 5,689 students, 4,019 (71%) studied exclusively online and 695 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Human Services Rankings at Columbia College
Rankings can help you compare Columbia College’s Human Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 205 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 205 |
Earnings for Human Services Graduates from Columbia College
Graduates of Columbia College’s Human Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,066 |
| 2 years | $30,526 |
| 3 years | $30,765 |
| 4 years | $36,130 |
| 5 years | $43,558 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Human Services graduates from Columbia College report median earnings of $36,130, compared with $50,642 for all Columbia College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Human Services graduates from Columbia College comes in at $36,544.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Human Services graduates at Columbia College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Human Services graduates at Columbia College are 88% women (71) and 12% men (10).
Human Services Associate’s Program at Columbia College
Among the 26 associate’s human services graduates at Columbia College, 88% were women (23) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Human Services associate’s degree recipients at Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Human Services associate’s degree recipients at Columbia College, higher than the national average of 57%.*
Human Services Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College
Among the 55 bachelor’s human services degrees awarded at Columbia College, 87% were women (48) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Human Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Human Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Human Services Concentrations at Columbia College
This Human Services program at Columbia College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Human Services | 81 |
Top-Paying Careers for Human Services Graduates
Those who complete Human Services program at Columbia College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Human Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $75,358 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $69,957 |
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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