U.S. median for this major: $48,418.
College Scorecard field of study; 43 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 50% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $30,726.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,555. College Scorecard.
Fitchburg State University Human Services: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Human Services nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Fitchburg State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,204 | $44,081 | 3.4 years |
| $30–48k | $11,199 | $48,380 | 3.7 years |
| $48–75k | $11,540 | $49,853 | 3.8 years |
| $75–110k | $15,571 | $67,267 | 5.1 years |
| $110k+ | $21,123 | $91,251 | 7.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (38% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Human Services graduates 4 years after graduating ($52,945) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,065 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Human Services at Massachusetts colleges
Every Massachusetts college we cover that reports Human Services graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern University | $61,152 | $26,000 | $30,915 | 91% |
| 2 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | $61,152 | $26,000 | — | — |
| 3 | Cambridge College | $55,038 | $32,524 | $31,072 | 11% |
| 4 | Fitchburg State University | $52,945 | $26,352 | $14,262 | 55% |
| 5 | Fisher College | $48,902 | $29,935 | $26,649 | 28% |
6 more Massachusetts colleges offer Human Services but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Human Services graduates
Social and Community Service Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Fitchburg State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Fitchburg State University
- Acceptance rate: 87% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 55% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,874
- Full cost breakdown · all 39 majors · overview
Fitchburg State University Human Services questions
How much do Fitchburg State University Human Services graduates earn?
Human Services graduates of Fitchburg State University earn a median $52,945 four years after graduating and $45,641 one year after. The U.S. median for Human Services graduates across 80 colleges is $48,418.
How much debt do Fitchburg State University Human Services graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Human Services graduates of Fitchburg State University is $26,352, about 50% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $30,726.
Is Fitchburg State University a good school for Human Services in Massachusetts?
On pay, Human Services graduates of Fitchburg State University earn $52,945 four years out, $2,093 below the median for the same major across 5 Massachusetts colleges ($55,038) and $4,527 above the U.S. median ($48,418). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Fitchburg State University rank for Human Services in Massachusetts?
Of 5 Massachusetts colleges reporting Human Services graduate earnings, Fitchburg State University ranks 4th. The highest is Northeastern University at $61,152.
What jobs do Human Services graduates get?
A common career is social and community service managers, with a median wage of $77,500 in the Worcester, MA area and $80,390 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Fitchburg State University Human Services: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/fitchburg-state-university/majors/human-services (College Scorecard and BLS data).