Master’s Degrees in Human Services
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Education Levels of Human Services Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,153 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 | 1,153 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 82 |
| Graduate Certificate | 42 |
Earnings of Human Services Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in human services is $37,890. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $36,924 to a high of $41,064.
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 88.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 137 |
| Women | 1,016 |
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 | 532 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
| White | 380 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 107 |
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:
Walden University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 255 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at Walden University. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University Global. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 people received their master's degree in human services from Purdue University Global. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
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 $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their master's degree in human services from UAGC. About 92% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $23,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,218 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their master's degree in human services from St. Leo University. About 88% of this group were women, and 69% 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 $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. The human services program at Wilmington University awarded 62 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 65% 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 $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at Post University. Of these students, 91% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at Capella University. About 94% of this group were women, and 53% 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 $8,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at Lincoln. Around 97% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in human services from USD. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% 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 $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in human services from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% 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 $5,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,402 per year. The human services program at East Central University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in human services from USF Tampa. Of these students, 100% were women and 24% 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 $27,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. The human services program at Southeastern University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $35,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,744 per year. The human services program at Albertus Magnus College awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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 $52,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,936 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at USD. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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. The human services program at East Tennessee State University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for human services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi Valley State University. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,882 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at Mississippi Valley State University. About 93% 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 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at TUW. Of these students, 93% were women and 80% 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 $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. The human services program at University of San Francisco awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 77% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,375 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to human services majors at UIS. Of these students, 100% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 32,218 |
| Public Administration | 12,290 |
| Public Policy | 3,153 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 633 |
| Other Public Administration | 213 |
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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