Human Services, General: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 44.00. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 781 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 172 | 1,219 | $34,193 | $36,390 | $11,056 6 programs |
| Associate's degree | 290 | 3,750 | $32,008 | $39,422 | $24,315 51 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 223 | 5,695 | $41,637 | $48,597 | $31,000 91 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 65 | 842 | $54,042 | $57,050 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 7 | 124 | $74,482 | $70,068 | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 21 | 43 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinsigamond Community College MA · Public · 24 graduates measured | $40,568 | $32,510 | $24,174 |
| Purdue University Global IN · Public · 51 graduates measured | $32,242 | $30,664 | $15,690 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo NY · Private, nonprofit · 26 graduates measured | $28,665 | $28,099 | Data unavailable |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma OH · Private, nonprofit · 26 graduates measured | $28,665 | $28,099 | Data unavailable |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach VA · Private, nonprofit · 26 graduates measured | $28,665 | $28,099 | Data unavailable |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa WI · Private, nonprofit · 26 graduates measured | $28,665 | $28,099 | Data unavailable |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Online NY · Private, nonprofit · 26 graduates measured | $28,665 | $28,099 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Philadelphia PA · Public · 37 graduates measured | $45,219 | $47,362 | $26,708 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology PA · Public · 16 graduates measured | $43,720 | Data unavailable | $28,750 |
| Century College MN · Public · 21 graduates measured | $42,652 | $40,111 | Data unavailable |
| Dutchess Community College NY · Public · 29 graduates measured | $41,449 | $41,788 | $11,000 |
| York County Community College ME · Public · 19 graduates measured | $41,416 | $37,561 | $9,375 |
| Columbia College MO · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $40,973 | $39,817 | $41,562 |
| Connecticut State Community College CT · Public · 20 graduates measured | $39,120 | $32,682 | Data unavailable |
| Rasmussen University-Florida FL · Private, for-profit · 64 graduates measured | $38,916 | $46,185 | $30,065 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota MN · Private, for-profit · 64 graduates measured | $38,916 | $46,185 | $30,065 |
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota ND · Private, for-profit · 64 graduates measured | $38,916 | $46,185 | $30,065 |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois IL · Private, for-profit · 64 graduates measured | $38,916 | $46,185 | $30,065 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin WI · Private, for-profit · 64 graduates measured | $38,916 | $46,185 | $30,065 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas KS · Private, for-profit · 64 graduates measured | $38,916 | $46,185 | $30,065 |
| Jamestown Community College NY · Public · 20 graduates measured | $38,711 | $39,910 | $11,070 |
| Purdue University Global IN · Public · 20 graduates measured | $38,317 | $35,110 | $30,500 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge College MA · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $62,857 | $55,038 | $34,777 |
| Syracuse University NY · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $53,805 | $68,314 | $23,375 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology IN · Private, nonprofit · 25 graduates measured | $50,539 | $35,467 | Data unavailable |
| Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies IN · Private, nonprofit · 25 graduates measured | $50,539 | $35,467 | Data unavailable |
| Fitchburg State University MA · Public · 30 graduates measured | $50,242 | $52,945 | $25,421 |
| Mercy University NY · Private, nonprofit · 43 graduates measured | $49,916 | $49,634 | Data unavailable |
| Colorado State University Global CO · Public · 76 graduates measured | $49,420 | $52,742 | $42,004 |
| Touro University NY · Private, nonprofit · 52 graduates measured | $49,156 | $51,886 | $36,024 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice NY · Public · 56 graduates measured | $48,668 | Data unavailable | $8,125 |
| Metropolitan State University MN · Public · 89 graduates measured | $48,267 | $51,009 | $28,141 |
| Chestnut Hill College PA · Private, nonprofit · 57 graduates measured | $47,797 | $48,375 | $37,469 |
| Fisher College MA · Private, nonprofit · 44 graduates measured | $47,415 | $48,902 | $27,634 |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa KS · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $47,222 | $52,309 | $43,834 |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City KS · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $47,222 | $52,309 | $43,834 |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee WI · Private, nonprofit · 28 graduates measured | $47,222 | $52,309 | $43,834 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota SD · Public · 37 graduates measured | $80,825 | $86,703 | Data unavailable |
| Capella University MN · Private, for-profit · 47 graduates measured | $69,850 | $55,797 | Data unavailable |
| Post University CT · Private, for-profit · 50 graduates measured | $63,291 | $69,262 | Data unavailable |
| Touro University Worldwide CA · Private, nonprofit · 16 graduates measured | $62,942 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Chestnut Hill College PA · Private, nonprofit · 26 graduates measured | $61,535 | $59,051 | Data unavailable |
| Lincoln University PA · Public · 42 graduates measured | $58,302 | $63,698 | Data unavailable |
| Wilmington University DE · Private, nonprofit · 51 graduates measured | $56,589 | $55,617 | Data unavailable |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul MN · Private, nonprofit · 32 graduates measured | $54,965 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Purdue University Global IN · Public · 237 graduates measured | $53,691 | $52,013 | Data unavailable |
| University of Illinois Springfield IL · Public · 28 graduates measured | $53,423 | $66,186 | Data unavailable |
| Walden University MN · Private, for-profit · 255 graduates measured | $51,725 | $56,751 | Data unavailable |
| Webster University MO · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $51,477 | $59,247 | Data unavailable |
| Albertus Magnus College CT · Private, nonprofit · 23 graduates measured | $51,062 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| The University of Arizona Global Campus AZ · Private, for-profit · 139 graduates measured | $50,900 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Southeastern University FL · Private, nonprofit · 23 graduates measured | $48,205 | $51,706 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Doctoral degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capella University MN · Private, for-profit · 44 graduates measured | $80,663 | $71,288 | Data unavailable |
| Walden University MN · Private, for-profit · 80 graduates measured | $74,731 | $72,722 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Human Services, General
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and community service managers | $80,390 | +7.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social and human service assistants | $45,930 | +7.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Community and social service specialists, all other | $56,730 | +5.5% | Bachelor's degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (1)
- 44.0000 Human Services, General