General Human Services Master’s Degrees
There are 421 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Human Services. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of General Human Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Human Services Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,674 degrees were awarded toGeneral Human Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General 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 (this page) | 1,832 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 124 |
Earnings of General Human Services Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Human Services of $39,398 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 General Human Services majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 89.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 92 |
| Women | 750 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Human Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 306 | 36.3% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 352 | 41.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 29 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 4 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Human Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 497 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Human Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Human Services students seeking a master's degree is Grand Canyon University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,216 people received their master's degree in General Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ultimate Medical Academy is a popular choice for General Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 692 master's degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 670 master's degrees in General Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General 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 master's degrees in General Human Services. This school awarded 355 master's degrees in General Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for General Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their master's degree in General Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for General Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 226 master's degrees in General 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.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Services. This school awarded 204 master's degrees in General 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 General Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their master's degree in General Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Services. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in General 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.
Post University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in General Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lindsey Wilson College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Services. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in General 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 master's degrees in General Human Services. This school awarded 112 master's degrees in General Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General 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 master's degrees in General Human Services. This school awarded 109 master's degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in General 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 is a popular choice for General Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in General Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General 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 master's degrees in General Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in General 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Services. This school awarded 87 master's degrees in General Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in General Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Human Services. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in General Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General 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 master's degrees in General Human Services. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in General Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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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