Human Services Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Human Services is offered at 421 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Human Services. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of Human Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,674 people earned theirHuman Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Human Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 253 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,751 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,695 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,832 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 124 |
Earnings of Human Services Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Human Services of $39,398 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,474 |
| 4 years | $39,398 |
| 5 years | $44,764 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Human Services students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 82.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 44 |
| Women | 209 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 43.1% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 19.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 4.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 10 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Human Services Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 497 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Human Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Human Services students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. This school awarded 1,216 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ultimate Medical Academy is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 692 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 670 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 355 people received their undergraduate certificate in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 271 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 226 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their undergraduate certificate in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Monroe University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their undergraduate certificate in Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their undergraduate certificate in Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their undergraduate certificate in Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lindsey Wilson College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their undergraduate certificate in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Human Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their undergraduate certificate in Human Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Holyoke Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Human Services. This school awarded 109 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 99 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Human Services. This school awarded 97 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Human Services. This school awarded 91 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their undergraduate certificate in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Human Services. This school awarded 85 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Human Services. This school awarded 84 undergraduate certificates in Human Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
York County Community College is a popular choice for Human Services majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their undergraduate certificate in Human Services from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Human Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Human Services Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 11,674 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Human Services that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6,183 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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