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Human Services Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 308 students earned their Human Services degrees in WA.

In this state, Human Services is the 74th most popular major out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Human Services Majors in Washington

Human Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 181
Associate Degree 58
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a human services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of human services majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.3%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 21.1%
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Jobs for Human Services Grads in Washington

9,960 people in the state and 640,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to human services.

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Wages for Human Services Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a human services grad in the state is $43,420, compared to a typical salary of $46,050 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Washington that offer human services degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,565 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,961 after graduation. 54% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 35% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,523 a year. 98% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,381 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
555 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,252 a year.

#8

Clark College

Vancouver
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

40% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

Human Services Careers in WA

Some of the careers human services majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $39,610
Social and Community Service Managers 17% $61,310
Social and Human Service Assistants 15% $37,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to human services.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Social Work 678
Public Administration 297
Public Policy 32
Other Public Administration 6

View all majors related to Human Services

View Nationwide Human Services Report

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