Master’s Degrees in Human Services
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Education Levels of Human Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,042 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 | 1,042 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 108 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
Earnings of Human Services Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in human services is $43,301. 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 $40,361 and the high is $49,207.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in human services is $41,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,699 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $34,149.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in human services. About 88.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 120 |
| Women | 922 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human services master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 438 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 |
| White | 367 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 89 |
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. Of these students, 93% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $24,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,436 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 84% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,216 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. About 90% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,118 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. About 95% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in human services from Capella University. About 88% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,476 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. Of these students, 79% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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, 63% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $24,400 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, 93% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $28,848 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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $6,001 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,555 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in human services from ECU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
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 $53,810 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,404 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 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Albertus Magnus College. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,682 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,176 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. About 93% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,394 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,046 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.
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 $7,486 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.
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. Of these students, 94% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in human services from USFCA. About 71% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Springfield comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human services. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in human services from UIS. About 87% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Human Services Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,042 |
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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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