Human Services at University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 109 graduates a year
University of the Cumberlands graduates in human services earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of the Cumberlands 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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| 87 | Judson University Elgin, IL | $38,639 | $37,963 | #92 | $37,671 |
| 88 | Bethel University Mishawaka, IN | $38,515 | $41,319 | #87 | — |
| 89 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $38,043 | $40,492 | #88 | $36,312 |
| 90 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $37,823 | $42,827 | #82 | $32,938 |
| 91 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $36,592 | $37,819 | #93 | — |
| 92 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $36,290 | $33,045 | #94 | — |
| 93 | Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN | $35,467 | $38,050 | #90 | $40,180 |
Other Majors at University of the Cumberlands by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,183 | $81,012 | #220 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,760 | $46,242 | #206 of 271 |
| Biology | $59,702 | $27,786 | #345 of 841 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $50,102 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,660 | $31,401 | #525 of 610 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $45,061 | $21,137 | #40 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,785 | $37,564 | #639 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,751 | $36,913 | #955 of 1027 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $40,725 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,699 | $27,754 | #626 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,093 | $35,470 | #640 of 680 |
| Religious Education | $39,211 | — | #10 of 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Cumberlands human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,938 one year after graduating and $37,823 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Cumberlands rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, University of the Cumberlands ranks #90 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at University of the Cumberlands worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,669.
← All data for University of the Cumberlands · Methodology
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.