Compare 6 Human Services, General. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $42,050.
The highest-earning Human Services, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $16K earnings gap across 6 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Scranton's Human Services, General. program leads with graduates earning $49,749, well above the $42,050 average across Pennsylvania programs. Elizabethtown College follows at $45,584, while Chestnut Hill College rounds out the top three at $44,644—demonstrating consistent outcomes among the state's leading programs.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Scranton graduates borrow $27,000 and face just a 13.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. When parent loans are included, Chestnut Hill College leads with a 36.4% family burden, though still challenging for most families.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $49,749 | 27 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,370 | High |
| #2 | Elizabethtown CollegePrivate | $45,584 | 6 | $27,000 | Manageable | $51,299 | High |
| #3 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $44,644 | 63 | $26,389 | Manageable | $28,000 | High |
| #4 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $42,919 | 61 | $28,250 | Challenging | $25,309 | High |
| #5 | Geneva CollegePrivate | $35,742 | 10 | $25,198 | High | $25,183 | High |
| #6 | Lancaster Bible CollegePrivate | $33,664 | 12 | $20,500 | High | $23,000 | 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 →
