Associate Degrees in Human Services
Education Levels of Human Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,742 people earned their associate degree in human services. This makes it the 31st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in human services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,919 |
| Associate Degree | 3,742 |
| Master’s Degree | 873 |
| Basic Certificate | 664 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 249 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 52 |
Earnings of Human Services Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in human services is $31,677. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,207 to a high of $34,001.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in human services is $5,607. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $6,411 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $4,804.
The median monthly payment of a human services graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $67.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in human services. About 88.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 437 |
| Women | 3,305 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human services associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 1,129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 732 |
| White | 1,521 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 280 |
Most Popular Human Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 262 colleges that offer an associate degree in human services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for human services majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 848 people received their associate degree in human services from UMA Clearwater. About 96% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMA Clearwater graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Delaware Technical Community College - Terry. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in human services from Delaware Tech. Of these students, 74% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Delaware Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
Monroe College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human services. Roughly 6,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in human services from Monroe College. Of these students, 88% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Monroe College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
Bryant & Stratton College - Online comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human services. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in human services from Bryant & Stratton College - Online. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Data shows that Bryant & Stratton College - Online graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
Santa Ana College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in human services. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in human services from SAC. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Santa Ana College human services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
Dutchess Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in human services. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in human services from DCC. Of these students, 74% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Dutchess Community College human services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
The 7th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Harcum College. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in human services from Harcum College. About 88% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Harcum College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
The 8th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ohio Christian University. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in human services from OCU. Of these students, 94% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
Monroe Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human services. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in human services from Monroe Community College. Of these students, 93% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in human services at Monroe Community College make a median salary of 31,677.
The 10th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York City College of Technology. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in human services from City Tech. About 88% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in human services at New York City College of Technology make a median salary of 31,677.
San Diego City College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in human services. Roughly 14,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their associate degree in human services from San Diego City College. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in human services at San Diego City College make a median salary of 31,677.
Bronx Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in human services. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in human services from BCC. About 89% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in human services at Bronx Community College make a median salary of 31,677.
Columbia College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in human services. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,268 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in human services from Columbia College Missouri. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Data shows that Columbia College Missouri graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
Community College of Philadelphia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in human services. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in human services from Community College of Philadelphia. About 83% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Community College of Philadelphia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
Stella and Charles Guttman Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human services. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in human services from Guttman. Of these students, 80% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Guttman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
Onondaga Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human services. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in human services from OCC. About 70% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Onondaga Community College human services graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,677.
The 15th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Westchester Community College. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in human services from SUNY Westchester Community College. About 93% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SUNY Westchester Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
The 18th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their associate degree is Metropolitan Community College. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in human services from MCC. About 91% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
San Bernardino Valley College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in human services. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in human services from San Bernardino Valley College. Around 96% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in human services at San Bernardino Valley College make a median salary of 31,677.
Fresno City College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in human services. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in human services from Fresno City College. About 85% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fresno City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,677.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human services that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 259 |
| Public Administration | 73 |
| Other Public Administration | 42 |
| Public Policy | 2 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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