Best Schools for Human Services, General

Human Services, General graduates earn a median of $48,821 within four years of graduating, ranking #192 out of 283 tracked majors — 22% below the median across all fields. There are 79 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 11,943 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Syracuse University graduates earn $68,314 while Indiana Institute of Technology graduates earn $35,467 — a $32,847 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Human Services, General graduates see an average 0% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$48,821

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#192

of 283 Majors

11,943

Graduates

Public vs Private: Human Services, General

Public (24 schools)

$50,922

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (52 schools)

$47,835

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Human Services, General, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Human Services, General by State

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Top Human Services, General Schools by Graduate Earnings

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

$68,314

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

2yr: $29,685 (16)

1yr: $30,908 (22)

Acceptance: 41.7%

George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private

$65,190

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $41,193 (19)

Acceptance: 43.5%

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

$61,152

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

2yr: $31,839 (23)

1yr: $39,653 (35)

Acceptance: 5.7%

St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, NY · Private

$60,091

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

1yr: $40,926 (26)

Acceptance: 71.4%

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD · Public

$58,117

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

1yr: $39,825 (25)

Acceptance: 85.5%

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY · Private

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · Public

California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA · Public

Monroe University

Bronx, NY · For-Profit

University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR · Public

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA · Public

Colorado State University Global

Denver, CO · Public

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS · Private

$52,309

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

1yr: $36,858 (18)

Acceptance: 80.0%

#19

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS · Private

$52,309

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

1yr: $36,858 (18)

Acceptance: N/A

#20

Ottawa University-Surprise

Surprise, AZ · Private

$52,309

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

1yr: $36,858 (18)

Acceptance: 39.9%

#21

Towson University

Towson, MD · Public

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA · Private

Touro University

New York, NY · Private

Doane University

Crete, NE · Private

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY · Private

$51,522

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 81.8%

#26

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA · Private

$51,224

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public

$51,220

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 86.9%

#28

Post University

Waterbury, CT · For-Profit

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN · Public

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA · Public

Shorter University

Rome, GA · Private

$50,113

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY · Private

$50,111

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $37,568 (16)

Acceptance: 98.0%

#33

Elmira College

Elmira, NY · Private

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY · Private

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Public

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH · Private

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX · Private

$48,921

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 54.0%

#38

Fisher College

Boston, MA · Private

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ · For-Profit

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA · Private

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA · Private

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL · Private

$48,006

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $37,208 (16)

Acceptance: 74.3%

#43

Grace Christian University

Wyoming, MI · Private

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC · Private

Wingate University

Wingate, NC · Private

Mercer University

Macon, GA · Private

University of Minnesota-Morris

Morris, MN · Public

$45,453

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 70.5%

#49

Gordon State College

Barnesville, GA · Public

East Central University

Ada, OK · Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Human Services, General?

Syracuse University ranks #1 for Human Services, General with median graduate earnings of $68,314 within four years of graduating. There are 79 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Human Services, General graduates earn?

Human Services, General graduates earn an average of $48,821 within four years of graduating. This is 22% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $35,467 to $68,314 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Human Services, General program?

The average acceptance rate across Human Services, General programs is 75.2%. The most selective program is at Northeastern University with a 5.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Human Services, General?

Private Human Services, General programs average $47,835 in early earnings vs $50,922 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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