Human Services at Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Canisius University graduates in human services earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Canisius 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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| 28 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $52,172 | $53,059 | #19 | — |
| 29 | Touro University New York, NY | $51,886 | $49,385 | #43 | $41,021 |
| 30 | Doane University Crete, NE | $51,673 | $53,406 | #18 | $38,613 |
| 31 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $51,522 | $49,038 | #48 | — |
| 32 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $51,224 | $52,095 | #22 | — |
| 33 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $51,220 | $47,179 | #62 | — |
| 34 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $51,220 | $47,179 | #63 | — |
Other Majors at Canisius University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,563 | $53,065 | #226 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,001 | $48,587 | #347 of 452 |
| Marketing | $66,256 | — | #268 of 516 |
| Economics | $65,757 | $55,786 | #319 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,955 | $47,875 | #674 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,398 | $31,797 | #270 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,674 | $33,843 | #122 of 660 |
| Sociology | $58,469 | — | #99 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,036 | $26,254 | #190 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,529 | $35,264 | #321 of 660 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,532 | $29,333 | #56 of 82 |
| Biology | $48,104 | $29,397 | #735 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,233 | $15,681 | #250 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,180 | — | #408 of 576 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,174 | $26,398 | #43 of 52 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $39,148 | $25,154 | #150 of 158 |
| Journalism | — | $34,766 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Canisius University human services graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,522 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Canisius University rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Canisius University ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Canisius University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for human services ($48,597).
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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.