Human Services Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Human Services is offered at 421 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Human Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Human Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Services Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,674 degrees were awarded toHuman 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 (this page) | 1,832 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 124 |
Earnings of 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 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Human Services students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Human Services. About 89.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 92 |
| Women | 750 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of 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 Human Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 497 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Human Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,216 people received their master'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.
Ultimate Medical Academy is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 692 people received their master'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.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 670 master'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.
Purdue University Global comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 355 master's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 271 people received their master's degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 226 master'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.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their master'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.
Monroe University is a popular choice for 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 Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 135 master'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.
Post University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 120 master's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 114 master's degrees in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 112 master'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.
Holyoke Community College is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 109 master'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.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a popular choice for 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 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 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 Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in 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 Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 87 master'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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Services. This school awarded 85 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
York County Community College is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 83 master'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.
Human Services Focus Areas
| 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 master’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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