by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Human Services](/majors/social-services-public-administration/human-services/human-services-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general human services education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general human services schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general human services, balancing cost against outcomes.
Washington County Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value general human services schools in Maine. Washington County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Calais. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Median earnings reach $34,407 ten years out.
A rank of #2 makes York County Community College one of the best values for general human services. York County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Wells. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Students borrow a median of $10,773 to complete the general human services program here. Early-career general human services graduates make about $29,599. Set against $10,773 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Central Maine Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general human services, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Central Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,140, compared with $7,020 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general human services graduates is $18,250. Soon after graduation, general human services degree recipients from Central Maine Community College generally make around $40,029. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Eastern Maine Community College one of the best values for general human services. Located in the city of Bangor, Eastern Maine Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Typical student debt for general human services graduates is $17,741. Early-career general human services graduates make about $52,263. That is a strong return on a $17,741 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general human services will find it at Southern Maine Community College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. General Human Services graduates carry a median of $13,869 in student loans. Early-career general human services graduates make about $41,328. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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