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Master’s Degrees in Human Services

1,153 Yearly Graduations
$37,890 Median Salary
88% Women
There are 54 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in human services. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 61% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.9% of human services graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Human Services Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,153 master's degrees were awarded to human services majors. This makes it the 105th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in human services at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,292
Associate Degree 4,517
Master’s Degree 1,153
Basic Certificate 841
Undergraduate Certificate 311
Doctor’s Degree 82
Graduate Certificate 42

Earnings of Human Services Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in human services is $37,890. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $36,924 to a high of $41,064.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for human services students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in human services. About 88.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 137
Women 1,016
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The racial-ethnic distribution of human services master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 12
Black or African American 532
Hispanic or Latino 112
White 380
International Students 10
Other Races/Ethnicities 107
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There are 54 colleges that offer a master’s degree in human services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
255 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Walden University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. The human services program at Walden University awarded 255 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
206 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University Global is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at Purdue University Global. Of these students, 86% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

97 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at UAGC. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#4

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
64 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Leo University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,218 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at St. Leo University. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#5

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
62 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wilmington University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their master's degree in human services from Wilmington University. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#6

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
45 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Post University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The human services program at Post University awarded 45 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 91% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
34 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. The human services program at Capella University awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#8

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
32 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
97% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lincoln University. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,106 per year. The human services program at Lincoln University awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
30 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Dakota comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at USD. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
21 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Concordia University, Saint Paul is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at Concordia University, Saint Paul. Of these students, 95% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

East Central University

Ada, Oklahoma
17 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Central University. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,402 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in human services from ECU. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at USF Tampa. About 100% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeastern University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in human services from SEU. About 100% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut
16 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Albertus Magnus College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,744 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in human services from Albertus Magnus. Of these students, 100% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
16 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of San Diego comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,936 per year. The human services program at University of San Diego awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
15 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Tennessee State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in human services from ETSU. About 80% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Mississippi Valley State University

Itta Bena, Mississippi
15 Yearly Graduations
93% Women

Mississippi Valley State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,882 per year. The human services program at Mississippi Valley State University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#16

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
15 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Touro University Worldwide is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. The human services program at Touro University Worldwide awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of San Francisco. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in human services from USFCA. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#19

University of Illinois at Springfield

Springfield, Illinois
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Springfield. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,375 per year. The human services program at University of Illinois at Springfield awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to human services that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Social Work 32,218
Public Administration 12,290
Public Policy 3,153
Community Organization & Advocacy 633
Other Public Administration 213

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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