Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Services
Education Levels of Human Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,919 people earned their bachelor's degree in human services. This earns it the #68 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in human services is $36,940. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $34,374 to a high of $40,125.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in human services is $11,652. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,665 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,350.
The median monthly payment of a human services graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $139.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in human services. About 86.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 795 |
| Women | 5,124 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human services bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 137 |
| Black or African American | 1,197 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,224 |
| White | 2,694 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 633 |
Most Popular Human Services Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 194 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in human services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for human services students seekinga bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 845 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from Grand Canyon University. About 85% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Grand Canyon University human services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,940.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human services. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 440 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from SNHU. About 88% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern New Hampshire University human services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,940.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human services. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from Cal State Fullerton. About 84% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in human services at California State University - Fullerton make a median salary of 36,940.
The 4th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 92% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,940.
Lindsey Wilson College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human services. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from Lindsey Wilson College. Of these students, 86% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lindsey Wilson College human services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,940.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human services. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from FSCJ. Of these students, 89% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in human services at Florida State College at Jacksonville make a median salary of 36,940.
The 7th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indian River State College. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from Indian River State College. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that Indian River State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,940.
Columbia College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human services. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from Columbia College Missouri. About 94% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia College Missouri graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,940.
Towson University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human services. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from Towson. About 93% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Towson University human services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,940.
The 10th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Dominguez Hills. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from CSUDH. Around 93% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that CSUDH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,940.
New York City College of Technology is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human services. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from City Tech. About 92% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in human services at New York City College of Technology make a median salary of 36,940.
The 12th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Monterey Bay. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from CSUMB. About 80% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Monterey Bay human services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,940.
Western Washington University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human services. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from WWU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Western Washington University human services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,940.
University of Oregon comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human services. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from UO. Of these students, 90% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Oregon human services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,940.
Colorado State University - Global Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human services. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from Colorado State University - Global Campus. About 80% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Colorado State University - Global Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,940.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in human services. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from USF Tampa. Of these students, 94% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of South Florida - Main Campus human services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,940.
The 17th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Monroe College. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from Monroe College. About 85% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in human services at Monroe College make a median salary of 36,940.
Troy University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in human services. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from TROY. About 89% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in human services at Troy University make a median salary of 36,940.
The 19th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Upper Iowa University. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from UIU. Of these students, 89% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Upper Iowa University human services graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,940.
The 20th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Post University. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in human services from Post University. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in human services at Post University make a median salary of 36,940.
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| Community Organization & Advocacy | 1,553 |
| Other Public Administration | 183 |
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.
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