Human Services at Grand View University
Des Moines, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Grand View University 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 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand View University 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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| 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 |
| 71 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $44,106 | $46,394 | #69 | $40,750 |
| 72 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $43,976 | $46,807 | #65 | $33,351 |
| 73 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $43,810 | $45,352 | #74 | $34,032 |
| 74 | Bluefield University Bluefield, VA | $43,789 | $39,874 | #89 | $33,808 |
Other Majors at Grand View University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,047 | $64,042 | #919 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,234 | $51,299 | #373 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,906 | $56,692 | #547 of 796 |
| Biology | $66,623 | $43,237 | #154 of 841 |
| Marketing | $65,010 | $45,057 | #291 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $64,126 | $51,251 | #149 of 271 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,176 | $49,917 | #169 of 187 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,906 | $45,175 | #248 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,875 | $36,495 | #260 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,409 | $46,547 | #270 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,263 | $39,996 | #316 of 476 |
| Psychology | $47,798 | $34,709 | #663 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,944 | $26,996 | #253 of 299 |
| Social Work | $41,210 | $40,736 | #408 of 420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand View University human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,750 one year after graduating and $44,106 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand View University rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Grand View University ranks #71 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Grand View University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.