# Drury University: Human Services (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 177214, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drury-university/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,564
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,257 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $33,492 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in MO: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (4 colleges, $40,146): -$889
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,161

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,257 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,759 | $82,164 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $15,769 | $69,068 | 18.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,552 | $76,878 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $20,558 | $90,044 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $24,458 | $107,126 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Human Services at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College | $46,785 | $39,973 | $22,715 | 42% |
| Missouri Baptist University | $41,036 | $29,389 | $27,006 | 48% |
| Drury University | $39,257 | $33,492 | $20,831 | 62% |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | $39,257 | $33,492 | $10,566 | 43% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $72,820 Springfield, MO, $71,970 MO, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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