Human Services at Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Gordon State College graduates in human services earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gordon State College Compares for Human Services
All 94 colleges reporting human services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,314 | $65,021 | #1 | $41,551 |
| 2 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $66,583 | $59,946 | #3 | $51,659 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,190 | $57,123 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #14 | $45,799 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #15 | $45,799 |
| 6 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $60,091 | $57,194 | #4 | $43,105 |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $58,130 | $60,332 | #2 | $34,359 |
| 8 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $58,117 | $51,004 | #29 | $39,099 |
| 9 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $57,910 | $55,118 | #6 | — |
| 10 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $56,827 | $54,088 | #12 | $42,839 |
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| 64 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $45,484 | $47,085 | #64 | — |
| 65 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $45,453 | $43,417 | #80 | — |
| 66 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $44,549 | $47,417 | #56 | $36,107 |
| 67 | Gordon State College Barnesville, GA | $44,286 | $45,845 | #71 | $33,648 |
| 68 | East Central University Ada, OK | $44,238 | $49,669 | #40 | $32,083 |
| 69 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $44,155 | $47,370 | #57 | $37,366 |
| 70 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $44,155 | $47,370 | #58 | $37,366 |
Other Majors at Gordon State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,747 | $77,695 | #623 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,940 | $39,798 | #965 of 1176 |
| Biology | $50,699 | $29,542 | #664 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,514 | $40,644 | #404 of 680 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,799 | $29,357 | #272 of 275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gordon State College human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,648 one year after graduating and $44,286 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gordon State College rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Gordon State College ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Gordon State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,268.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.