by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Syracuse ranks in comparison to other schools with human services programs.
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Syracuse was ranked #19 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for human services majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in human services. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human services students who receive their bachelor's degree at Syracuse is $30,908. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,912 for all human services students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, human services students borrow a median amount of $26,273 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all human services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,807.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human services majors at Syracuse University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in human services from Syracuse. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in human services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 281 |
| Public Policy | 5 |
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