Human Services at Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Wayland Baptist University graduates in human services earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayland Baptist 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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| 41 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $49,634 | $47,241 | #61 | $37,274 |
| 42 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $49,514 | $48,647 | #51 | $29,062 |
| 43 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $49,508 | $45,602 | #73 | $38,461 |
| 44 | Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX | $48,921 | $49,738 | #39 | $33,082 |
| 45 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $48,902 | $43,063 | #81 | $35,289 |
| 46 | Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL | $48,799 | $51,940 | #23 | $40,125 |
| 47 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN | $48,799 | $46,613 | #67 | $40,125 |
Other Majors at Wayland Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $70,789 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,250 | $51,763 | #474 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,805 | $53,038 | #220 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,900 | $44,688 | #204 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,700 | $38,397 | #351 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayland Baptist University human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,082 one year after graduating and $48,921 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayland Baptist University rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Wayland Baptist University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Wayland Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.