by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in human services.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for human services majors, Northeastern came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in human services. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Human Services majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,653 a year. This is higher than $32,912, which is the national median for all human services bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northeastern, human services students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all human services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,807.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human services majors at Northeastern University.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in human services from Northeastern in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in human services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 18 |
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