Master’s Degrees in Human Services
Education Levels of Human Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 873 people earned their master's degree in human services. This makes it the 105th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in human services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 873 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 52 |
Earnings of Human Services Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in human services is $48,476. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $44,355 and the high is $52,083.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in human services. About 85.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 126 |
| Women | 747 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human services master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 368 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 308 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 78 |
Most Popular Human Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer a master’s degree in human services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in human services from UAGC. About 86% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,476.
The 4th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Leo University. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in human services from St. Leo University. About 87% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Leo University human services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,476.
The 5th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wilmington University. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in human services from Wilmington University. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in human services at Wilmington University make a median salary of 48,476.
The 6th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Post University. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in human services from Post University. Of these students, 88% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Post University human services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,476.
Lincoln University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,106 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in human services from Lincoln. About 94% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lincoln graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,476.
University of South Dakota is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,123 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in human services from USD. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,476.
The 10th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Concordia University, Saint Paul. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in human services from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Of these students, 95% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Concordia University, Saint Paul human services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,476.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in human services from USF Tampa. Those who complete their master's degree in human services at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 48,476.
Southeastern University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in human services from SEU. Of these students, 100% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SEU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,476.
East Central University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,788 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in human services from ECU. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. East Central University human services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,476.
University of San Diego is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human services. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in human services from USD. About 91% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of San Diego human services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,476.
The 14th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Albertus Magnus College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in human services from Albertus Magnus. Of these students, 100% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Albertus Magnus College human services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,476.
The 16th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi Valley State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,892 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,265 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in human services from Mississippi Valley State University. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mississippi Valley State University human services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,476.
The 16th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is East Tennessee State University. Each year, around 13,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in human services from ETSU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in human services at East Tennessee State University make a median salary of 48,476.
The 16th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro University Worldwide. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in human services from TUW. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in human services at Touro University Worldwide make a median salary of 48,476.
University of San Francisco comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in human services from USFCA. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. University of San Francisco human services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,476.
University of Illinois at Springfield comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in human services from UIS. Of these students, 100% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Springfield human services graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $48,476.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human services that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 11,984 |
| Public Policy | 3,391 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 478 |
| Other Public Administration | 222 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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