Human Services Doctor’s Degrees
There are 421 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Human Services. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about84% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of Human Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,674 people earned theirHuman 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 | 3,751 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,695 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,832 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 124 |
Earnings of Human Services Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Human Services of $39,398 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Human Services majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 15.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 68.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.8% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 8.1% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Human Services Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 497 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Human Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Human Services students seeking a doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. This school awarded 1,216 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ultimate Medical Academy comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 692 people received their doctor's degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 670 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 355 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 271 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 226 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 204 doctor's 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.
Monroe University is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 151 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 135 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 120 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lindsey Wilson College is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 114 doctor's 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.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 112 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Holyoke Community College is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their doctor's degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's 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.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 87 doctor's 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.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 85 doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 84 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 83 doctor's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Human Services Concentrations
| 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 doctor’s 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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