Compare 7 Human Services, General. programs in New York. Average earnings: $42,979.
Human Services, General. programs produce graduates earning between $29,685 and $52,318—a $23K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 7 ranked programs in New York, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Mount Saint Mary College's Human Services program leads with graduates earning $52,318, well above the $42,979 state average. But the story isn't about private versus public—CUNY New York City College of Technology places second at $48,162, proving that strong public programs compete directly with private institutions in career outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY New York City College of Technology graduates borrow $10,533 and face just a 5.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Mount Saint Mary College leads in earnings but carries a 12% burden, still in the 'Good' range for most graduates.
Highest program earnings: $52,318
Strong outcomes with 82% 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 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $52,318 | 18 | $26,007 | Good | $46,295 | High |
| #2 | $48,162 | 146 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Good | |
| #3 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | $46,441 | 13 | $24,750 | Manageable | $24,746 | High |
| #4 | $43,105 | 18 | $22,000 | Manageable | $26,471 | High | |
| #5 | Elmira CollegePrivate | $42,107 | 8 | $27,000 | Challenging | $41,567 | High |
| #6 | Touro UniversityPrivate | $39,038 | 50 | $15,547 | Manageable | $23,400 | High |
| #7 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 28 | $26,000 | High | $39,841 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →