by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for human services students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 165 master's degrees in human services to qualified students.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for human services students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Human Services Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in human services.
It is difficult to beat The University of Arizona Global Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in human services. UAGC is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego.
Students who graduate with their master's from the human services program report average early career income of $48,476.
More information about a master’s in human services from The University of Arizona Global Campus
Touro University Worldwide is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in human services. Located in the large suburb of Los Alamitos, TUW is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in human services from Touro University Worldwide
Explore the best human services schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 141 |
| Washington | 183 | 0 |
| Oregon | 158 | 5 |
Human Services is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Human Services | 165 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 1,752 |
| Public Policy | 633 |
| Other Public Administration | 30 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 9 |
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