Human Services at Drury University
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree
Drury University graduates in human services earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drury 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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| 82 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $41,036 | $43,999 | #77 | $36,365 |
| 83 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $40,727 | $43,693 | #78 | — |
| 84 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $40,288 | $44,010 | #76 | $32,437 |
| 85 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $39,257 | $42,092 | #83 | $30,564 |
| 86 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $39,257 | $42,092 | #84 | $30,564 |
| 87 | Judson University Elgin, IL | $38,639 | $37,963 | #92 | $37,671 |
| 88 | Bethel University Mishawaka, IN | $38,515 | $41,319 | #87 | — |
Other Majors at Drury University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,200 | — | #250 of 796 |
| Architecture | $70,134 | $54,723 | #25 of 78 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,286 | $43,374 | #1042 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,287 | $24,127 | #57 of 137 |
| Biology | $49,387 | $33,699 | #705 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,695 | $38,014 | #553 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,160 | — | #350 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,676 | $35,881 | #410 of 462 |
| Psychology | $42,425 | $34,095 | #892 of 1027 |
| History | $41,996 | — | #422 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,713 | $31,726 | #664 of 680 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,543 | $26,057 | #563 of 576 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $33,862 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drury University human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,564 one year after graduating and $39,257 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drury University rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Drury University ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Drury University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,550.
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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.