Human Services
Public Administration & Social Service · federal classification: Human Services, General
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,382 | $28,099 to $32,930 | 12 | 17% |
| Associate's Degree | $41,550 | $38,554 to $46,026 | 66 | 85% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,799 | $43,976 to $52,309 | 97 | 94% |
| Master's Degree | $57,017 | $55,662 to $60,821 | 26 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +6% (2024 to 2034), about 82,300 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,120 | +6.4% | 50,600 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $78,240 | +6.4% | 18,600 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $54,940 | +4.6% | 13,100 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.