Compare 7 Human Services, General. programs in the West. Average earnings: $46,413.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Human Services, General. tells a different story. Across 7 programs in the West, earnings range from $40,084 to $62,448—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Notre Dame De Namur University's Human Services, General. program leads with graduates earning $62,448, well above the $46,413 regional average. California State University-Monterey Bay follows at $52,771 with a much larger cohort of 143 students, proving that program outcomes don't correlate with institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. California State University-Monterey Bay graduates borrow $12,750 and face just a 5.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes truly affordable.
Highest program earnings: $62,448
Strong outcomes ($52,771) with 95% acceptance
5.8% payment burden | Excellent
14.6% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $62,448 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $38,669 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $52,771 | 143 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of OregonPublic | $43,416 | 89 | $20,139 | Manageable | $44,405 | High |
| #4 | $43,079 | 52 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #5 | $42,319 | 68 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,743 | High | |
| #6 | $40,777 | 90 | $18,500 | Manageable | $23,123 | High | |
| #7 | $40,084 | 40 | $19,450 | Manageable | $20,906 | 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 →
