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Human Services Schools in Kentucky

419 Human Services students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Human Services is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Human Services Majors in Kentucky

Human Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 246
Associate Degree 134
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 38
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 38
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a human services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of human services majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 25.1%
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Jobs for Human Services Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 7,070 people employed in jobs related to a human services degree, compared to 640,340 nationwide.

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Wages for Human Services Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, human services grads earn an average of $43,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $46,050.

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There are 11 colleges in Kentucky that offer human services degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,097 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Lindsey Wilson College.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,476. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,426 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,842. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,630 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,817.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Jefferson Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,083. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,299 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,671. In their early career, Gateway grads earn an average salary of $27,101. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,180 Total Students

In their early career, Bluegrass Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $27,540. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,996. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,495 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,076 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,872.

#9

Brescia University

Owensboro
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
986 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,831. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Brescia University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,850 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. In their early career, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $28,007.

Human Services Careers in KY

Some of the careers human services majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants 19% $27,580
Social and Community Service Managers 18% $58,670
Community and Social Service Specialists 13% $41,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to human services.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Social Work 1,510
Public Administration 123
Community Organization & Advocacy 37
Public Policy 22

View all majors related to Human Services

View Nationwide Human Services Report

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