by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for human services students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 134 bachelor's degrees in human services during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of human services for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for human services students working on their bachelor's degree.
The human services school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Human Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in human services.
Northeastern University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in human services. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the human services program state that they receive average early career wages of $39,653.
More information about a bachelor’s in human services from Northeastern University
Anna Maria College is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in human services. Anna Maria is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Paxton.More information about a bachelor’s in human services from Anna Maria College
Fitchburg State University is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in human services. Located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
After graduating, human services bachelor's recipients generally earn around $33,593 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a bachelor’s in human services from Fitchburg State University
Fisher College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in human services. Located in the city of Boston, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the human services program report average early career wages of $35,767.
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Suffolk University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in human services. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in human services from Suffolk University
Cambridge College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Boston.
Those human services students who get their bachelor's degree from Cambridge College earn $2,201 more than the average human services grad.
More information about a bachelor’s in human services from Cambridge College
Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the human services program state that they receive average early career income of $39,653.
More information about a bachelor’s in human services from Northeastern University Professional Advancement NetworkLearn about other programs related to Human Services that might interest you.
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 183 | 131 |
| New Hampshire | 157 | 472 |
One of 4 majors within the Public Administration & Social Service area of study, Human Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Human Services | 134 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 136 |
| Public Policy | 119 |
| Public Administration | 1 |
| Other Public Administration | 1 |
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