2023 Best Value Human Services Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Human Services School for You
Human Services is the #75 most popular major in the country with 13,238 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Value Human Services Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 168 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for human services students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Human Services Schools in the United States
Check out the human services programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Human Services
Our 2023 rankings named York County Community College the best value school in the United States for human services students. Located in the rural area of Wells, York County Community College is a public college with a small student population.
York County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,746 in tuition and fees each year. On average, human services graduates from York County Community College take out $11,044 in student loans while working on their degree.
The excellent programs at Century College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best human services schools in the United States. Century College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Century College are $5,907 a year. Human Services majors at Century College take out an average of $32,143 in student loans while working on their egree.
Century College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Human Services Schools list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mitchell Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Human Services Schools list. Located in the rural area of Mitchell, Mitchell Tech is a public school with a small student population.
Mitchell Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $7,524 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that human services majors at Mitchell Tech take out is $12,000.
Mitchell Tech excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Human Services Schools list.
Read full report on Human Services at Mitchell Technical College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Human Services Schools list. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Minneapolis Community and Technical College are $5,906 a year. The average amount in student loans that human services majors at Minneapolis Community and Technical College take out is $38,650.
Full Human Services at Minneapolis Community and Technical College Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lake Area Technical Institute is a great value for human services students. Located in the town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at LATI are $6,718 a year. The average amount in student loans that human services majors at LATI take out is $12,000.
In addition to its great value ranking, LATI is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Human Services Schools list.
With a ranking of #6, Granite State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for human services students. GSC is a small public school located in the fringe town of Concord.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSC are $9,015 per year. The average amount in student loans that human services majors at GSC take out is $35,093.
Mount Wachusett Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Human Services Schools ranking. MWCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Gardner.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MWCC are $10,588 a year. While working on their degree, human services majors at MWCC accumulate an average of around $7,010 in student debt.
MWCC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Human Services Schools list.
Stella and Charles Guttman Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value human services programs. Guttman is a fairly small public school located in the large city of New York.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Guttman are $8,074 per year.
Colorado State University - Global Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Human Services Schools list. Colorado State University - Global Campus is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greenwood Village.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado State University - Global Campus are $8,400 per year. The average amount in student loans that human services majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus take out is $40,125.
Colorado State University - Global Campus also claimed a spot on our Best Human Services Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Full Human Services at Colorado State University - Global Campus Report
San Diego City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for human services students. It came in at #10 on the list. San Diego City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Diego.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at San Diego City College are $8,512 per year. On average, human services graduates from San Diego City College take out $8,012 in student loans while working on their degree.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Human Services Schools list. Delaware Tech is a large public school located in the small city of Dover.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delaware Tech are $11,808 per year. On average, human services graduates from Delaware Tech take out $10,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Delaware Tech is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Human Services Schools list.
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University of South Dakota ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Human Services Schools list. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at USD are $12,942 a year.
Read full report on Human Services at University of South Dakota
Minnesota State University - Mankato ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Human Services Schools list. Minnesota State Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Minnesota State Mankato are $18,200 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Minnesota State Mankato is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Human Services Schools list.
Read full report on Human Services at Minnesota State University - Mankato
With a ranking of #14, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s best value schools for human services students. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, American Military University also did well on our Best Human Services Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Metropolitan State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Human Services Schools list. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Metro State are $9,394 a year. On average, human services graduates from Metro State take out $38,917 in student loans while working on their degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Metro State also did well on our Best Human Services Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Winona State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Human Services Schools list. Winona State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Winona.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Winona State are $16,684 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Winona State also is in the top 10% of our Best Human Services Schools ranking.
Read full report on Human Services at Winona State University
With a ranking of #17, Bellevue University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for human services students. Located in the large suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Bellevue University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,310 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, human services graduates from Bellevue University carry an average student debtload of $10,800.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Bellevue University also did well on our Best Human Services Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Bristol Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for human services students. It came in at #18 on the list. Bristol is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Fall River.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bristol are $10,152 per year.
Read full report on Human Services at Bristol Community College
Concordia University, Saint Paul ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Human Services Schools list. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Concordia University, Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Concordia University, Saint Paul are $23,900 per year.
With a ranking of #20, University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well on this year’s best value schools for human services students. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 a year. On average, human services graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $37,420 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $132.
UOPX - Arizona excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Human Services Schools list.
Orange County Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Human Services Schools list. Located in the small city of Middletown, SUNY Orange is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Orange are $11,470 per year.
Full Human Services at Orange County Community College Report
With a ranking of #22, Saint Louis Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for human services students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Saint Louis Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Saint Louis Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,155 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, human services graduates from Saint Louis Community College carry an average student debtload of $14,128.
Harrisburg Area Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value human services programs. HACC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisburg.
HACC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,818 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that human services majors at HACC take out is $40,527.
With a ranking of #24, Mohawk Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for human services students. Located in the small city of Utica, MVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MVCC are $7,798 per year. While working on their degree, human services majors at MVCC accumulate an average of around $12,755 in student debt.
With a ranking of #25, Central Ohio Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for human services students. COTC is a small public school located in the suburb of Newark.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at COTC are $7,656 per year. While working on their degree, human services majors at COTC accumulate an average of around $14,168 in student debt.
Read full report on Human Services at Central Ohio Technical College
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Human Services Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway, SC |
| 27 | Bronx Community College | Bronx, NY |
| 28 | Ottawa University - Milwaukee | Brookfield, WI |
| 29 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY |
| 30 | Fresno City College | Fresno, CA |
| 31 | Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global | Marion, IN |
| 32 | Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA |
| 33 | Columbia College | Columbia, MO |
Human Services by Region
View the Best Value Human Services Schools for a specific region near you.
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Majors Related to Human Services
Human Services is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Human Services
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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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