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2023 Most Popular Online Human Services Schools in the Plains States Region

17 Colleges
$31,470 Avg Salary
$34,156 Avg Student Debt

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.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Human Services Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for human services majors pursuing an online .

#1

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

Our analysis found Columbia College to be the most popular school for human services students who want to pursue an online degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that human services majors at Columbia College Missouri take out is $34,955.

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#3

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Upper Iowa University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Human Services Schools in the Plains States Region list. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote area of Fayette.

While working on their degree, human services majors at UIU accumulate an average of around $42,447 in student debt.

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#4

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

The excellent online programs at Bellevue University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best human services schools in the Plains States Region . Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue.

While working on their degree, human services majors at Bellevue University accumulate an average of around $10,800 in student debt.

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#5

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

The excellent online programs at Capella University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best human services schools in the Plains States Region . Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

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With a ranking of #6, Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies did quite well on this year’s best schools for human services students. Drury University - CCPS is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

After completing their degree, human services graduates from Drury University - CCPS carry an average student debtload of $33,725.

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#7

Urshan College

Wentzville, MO

With a ranking of #7, Urshan College did quite well on this year’s best schools for human services students. Urshan College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wentzville.

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#8

Iowa Wesleyan University

Mount Pleasant, IA

Iowa Wesleyan University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Human Services Schools in the Plains States Region list. Iowa Wesleyan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Mount Pleasant.

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#9

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND

Bismarck State College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best human services programs. Located in the small city of Bismarck, BSC is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Ottawa University - Kansas City

Overland Park, KS

Ottawa University - Kansas City landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best human services programs. Located in the city of Overland Park, Ottawa University - Kansas City is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, human services graduates from Ottawa University - Kansas City carry an average student debtload of $43,673.

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Explore the most popular online human services schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 283
Minnesota 717
Kansas 18
Iowa 136
Nebraska 118
North Dakota 37
South Dakota 66

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One of 5 majors within the area of study, human services has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 17 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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