Human Services Associate Degrees
There are 421 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Human Services. This degree is more popular with female students, and about59% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Human Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Services Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,674 degrees were awarded toHuman Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Human Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 253 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,751 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,695 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,832 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 124 |
Earnings of Human Services Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Human Services of $39,398 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,474 |
| 4 years | $39,398 |
| 5 years | $44,764 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 87.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 471 |
| Women | 3,280 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,537 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 68 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 702 | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,147 | 30.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 126 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 78 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 12 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Human Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 497 colleges that offer a associate degree in Human Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Human Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,216 associate degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ultimate Medical Academy comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 692 associate degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 670 associate degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 355 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Monroe University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lindsey Wilson College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 114 associate degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 112 associate degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Holyoke Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 109 associate degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 85 associate degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
York County Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Human Services Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 11,674 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Human Services that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6,183 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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