Compare 63 Human Services, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $47,251. Top programs: $68,314+.
Human Services, General programs produce graduates earning between $26,739 and $68,314—a $41K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 63 ranked programs nationally, outcomes track program quality, not institutional reputation. The data is clear: where you study human services matters more than how selective your school is.
Syracuse University leads the rankings, with Human Services graduates earning $68,314—well above the $47,251 national average. George Washington University follows at $65,190, and public programs compete strongly: University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates earn $58,130 at a net price of just $8,526. Prestige doesn't predict outcomes here—program-level factors do. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY New York City College of Technology graduates borrow just $10,533 and face a 4.2% payment burden, landing firmly in the 'Excellent' affordability tier. For families, CUNY also leads: combined student and parent debt totals $20,096, with a 8.6% family burden rated 'Good'—making it the standout value on both measures.
Highest program earnings: $68,314
Strong outcomes ($60,091) with 72% acceptance rate
4.2% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
8.6% family burden | Good — payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $68,314 | 24 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #2 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $65,190 | 20 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Challenging |
| #3 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $61,152 | 18 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #4 | $60,091 | 14 | $22,000 | Good | $26,471 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $58,130 | 32 | $19,450 | Excellent | $20,906 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $57,910 | 7 | $26,007 | Good | $46,295 | High |
| #7 | $56,827 | 101 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Good | |
| #8 | $56,719 | 96 | $12,750 | Excellent | $16,836 | Manageable | |
| #9 | University Of DelawarePublic | $55,209 | 64 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #10 | $54,896 | 41 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $54,318 | 47 | $19,500 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $53,788 | 95 | $18,500 | Good | $23,123 | Challenging | |
| #13 | University Of OregonPublic | $53,559 | 91 | $20,139 | Good | $44,405 | High |
| #14 | $52,945 | 30 | $24,239 | Good | $16,500 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Towson UniversityPublic | $52,223 | 102 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | Challenging |
| #16 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $52,172 | 30 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,370 | High |
| #17 | Touro UniversityPrivate | $51,886 | 42 | $15,547 | Excellent | $23,400 | Challenging |
| #18 | Doane UniversityPrivate | $51,673 | 10 | $25,000 | Good | $23,500 | Challenging |
| #19 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | $51,522 | 9 | $24,250 | Good | $23,720 | Challenging |
| #20 | Elizabethtown CollegePrivate | $51,224 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $51,299 | High |
| #21 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $50,390 | 46 | $28,250 | Manageable | $25,309 | High |
| #22 | Shorter UniversityPrivate | $50,113 | 15 | $25,000 | Manageable | $16,793 | Challenging |
| #23 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | $50,111 | 14 | $24,750 | Manageable | $24,746 | High |
| #24 | Elmira CollegePrivate | $49,723 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,567 | High |
| #25 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $49,634 | 21 | $19,637 | Good | $20,710 | Challenging |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
