2023 Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Human Services Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, human services was ranked #75 in the country. In fact 13,238 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Human Services Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Elizabethtown College the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for human services students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a great place for human services students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Dover, Delaware Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, human services graduates from Delaware Tech carry an average student debtload of $12,840.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Harcum College is a great place for human services students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Bryn Mawr, Harcum College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that human services majors at Harcum College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $27,001.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Orange County Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Orange is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Middletown.
On average, human services graduates from SUNY Orange take out $13,226 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 19 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Stella and Charles Guttman Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of New York, Guttman is a public college with a fairly small student population.
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Harrisburg Area Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their Associate Degree, human services majors at HACC accumulate an average of around $37,835 in student debt.
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Hudson Valley Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree human services programs. HVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Troy.
After completing their Associate Degree, human services graduates from HVCC carry an average student debtload of $13,290.
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New York City College of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for human services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, human services graduates from City Tech take out $17,996 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Community College of Philadelphia landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree human services programs. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that human services majors at Community College of Philadelphia take out while working on their Associate Degree is $21,161.
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Cazenovia College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Human Services Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the fringe town of Cazenovia, Cazenovia is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Explore the best human services colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 434 |
| New York | 1,578 |
| Maryland | 167 |
| New Jersey | 104 |
| District of Columbia | 19 |
| Delaware | 268 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Human Services
One of 5 majors within the area of study, human services has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,326 |
| Public Administration | 16,905 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to University of the Fraser Valley.
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