# Gordon State College: Human Services (bachelor's)

Barnesville, GA. IPEDS 139968, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/gordon-state-college/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,648
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,286 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in GA: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (5 colleges, $45,484): -$1,198
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,132

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.65 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,286 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,912 | $32,141 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $6,817 | $31,699 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $9,435 | $43,873 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $12,326 | $57,316 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $12,615 | $58,660 | 5.4 years |

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

## Human Services at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorter University | $50,113 | $46,320 | $16,646 | 38% |
| Kennesaw State University | $47,540 | $30,500 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Mercer University | $45,484 | $54,500 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Gordon State College | $44,286 | $31,000 | $8,105 | 20% |
| University of North Georgia | $43,810 | $27,850 | $9,823 | 37% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage not reported metro, $73,290 GA, $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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