Compare 61 Human Services, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $40,267. Top programs: $65,687+.
Human Services, General programs produce graduates earning between $42,443 and $65,687—a $23K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 61 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
George Washington University's Human Services program leads with graduates earning $65,687, well above the $40,267 average. Notre Dame De Namur University follows at $62,448, while California State University-Monterey Bay proves regional publics compete with $52,771 earnings despite a 95% acceptance rate.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. George Washington University graduates face just a 6.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. CUNY New York City College of Technology offers even better value with a 5.6% student burden and debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.22.
Highest program earnings: $65,687
Strong outcomes ($52,771) with 95% acceptance
5.6% payment burden | Excellent
11.5% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $65,687 | 12 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #2 | $62,448 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $38,669 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $52,771 | 143 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $52,318 | 18 | $26,007 | Good | $46,295 | High |
| #5 | University Of DelawarePublic | $51,146 | 96 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #6 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $49,749 | 27 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,370 | High |
| #7 | $48,365 | 38 | $24,239 | Manageable | $16,500 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $48,162 | 146 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Good | |
| #9 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | $46,441 | 13 | $24,750 | Manageable | $24,746 | High |
| #10 | Simpson CollegePrivate | $46,184 | 17 | $26,000 | Manageable | $23,702 | High |
| #11 | Towson UniversityPublic | $45,819 | 119 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High |
| #12 | Elizabethtown CollegePrivate | $45,584 | 6 | $27,000 | Manageable | $51,299 | High |
| #13 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $44,644 | 63 | $26,389 | Manageable | $28,000 | High |
| #14 | Fisher CollegePrivate | $44,634 | 41 | $25,000 | Manageable | $29,228 | High |
| #15 | University Of OregonPublic | $43,416 | 89 | $20,139 | Manageable | $44,405 | High |
| #16 | $43,105 | 18 | $22,000 | Manageable | $26,471 | High | |
| #17 | $43,079 | 52 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #18 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $42,919 | 61 | $28,250 | Challenging | $25,309 | High |
| #19 | Grand View UniversityPrivate | $42,481 | 32 | $22,500 | Manageable | $20,398 | High |
| #20 | East Central UniversityPublic | $42,443 | 36 | $17,671 | Manageable | $9,573 | Challenging |
| #21 | $42,319 | 68 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,743 | High | |
| #22 | Elmira CollegePrivate | $42,107 | 8 | $27,000 | Challenging | $41,567 | High |
| #23 | Upper Iowa UniversityPrivate | $41,928 | 81 | $25,000 | Manageable | $14,000 | High |
| #24 | $41,105 | 60 | $17,988 | Manageable | $15,541 | High | |
| #25 | $40,777 | 90 | $18,500 | Manageable | $23,123 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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