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2027 Best Value Human Services Schools in Colorado

4 Colleges in the United States
$30,389 Avg Student Debt
$58,949 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Human Services Badge [Human Services](/majors/social-services-public-administration/human-services/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong human services education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value human services schools.

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2027 Best Value Human Services Schools in Colorado

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in human services, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Human Services Schools

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Our analysis ranked Metropolitan State College Of Denver the best value for a degree in human services in Colorado. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,124, while out-of-state students pay about $30,684. Students borrow a median of $29,913 to complete the human services program here. Human Services graduates of Metropolitan State College Of Denver earn a median of $41,938 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a great value for students pursuing a degree in human services, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,906, with out-of-state students paying around $25,039. Typical student debt for human services graduates is $23,559. Human Services graduates of University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn a median of $52,626 early in their careers. Set against $23,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.

3

Students looking for strong value in human services will find it at Colorado State University Global Campus, which ranked #3. Colorado State University Global Campus is a large public school located in the city of Denver. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,000. Students borrow a median of $44,111 to complete the human services program here. Soon after graduation, human services degree recipients from Colorado State University Global Campus generally make around $43,336. That is a strong return on a $44,111 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Northern Colorado came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value human services schools. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,901, compared with $26,979 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,974 to complete the human services program here. Early-career human services graduates make about $45,705. Set against $23,974 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Notes and References

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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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