Human Services, General bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$55,038Median year-4 earnings

$26,352Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston · $26,000 federal debt$61,152 2Northeastern UniversityBoston · $26,000 federal debt$61,152 3Cambridge CollegeBoston · $32,524 federal debt$55,038 4Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg · $26,352 federal debt$52,945 5Fisher CollegeBoston · $29,935 federal debt$48,902

CAREER CONTEXT IN MA

What related occupations pay in Massachusetts

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9151Social and Community Service Managers

State median wage: $81,380
Middle 50% wage range: $66,700–$102,910
State employment: 8,800
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $60,520–$130,060

21-1099Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

State median wage: $57,360
Middle 50% wage range: $44,820–$72,230
State employment: 1,480
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 11,600

10th–90th percentile: $39,000–$86,260

21-1093Social and Human Service Assistants

State median wage: $47,130
Middle 50% wage range: $43,960–$57,320
State employment: 9,180
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $39,440–$63,670

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Northeastern University Professional Programs	Boston	$61,152	$26,000
2	Northeastern University	Boston	$61,152	$26,000
3	Cambridge College	Boston	$55,038	$32,524
4	Fitchburg State University	Fitchburg	$52,945	$26,352
5	Fisher College	Boston	$48,902	$29,935

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Human Services, General in Massachusetts

What do Human Services, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $55,038 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,352 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northeastern University Professional Programs has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.