College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2021 Best Human Services Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Plains States Region

5 Colleges
575 Bachelor's Degrees
$27,871 Avg Cost*

Finding the Best Human Services Schools for Non-Traditional Students

Best Human Services Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Plains States Region

This year's Best Human Services Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Plains States Region ranking analyzed 5 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in human services. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great human services programs and a strong support system for non-traditional students.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as affordability, and overall quality of the human services program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

More Ways to Rank Human Services Schools

Rankings by Location Check Out Other Locales
More Human Services Rankings Other Ranking Categories

The human services school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Human Services Schools for Non-Traditional Students.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.

2021 Best Human Services Schools for Non-Traditional Students in the Plains States Region

Check out the human services programs at these schools if you want to see which ones are the best for non-traditional students.

Best Human Services Schools for Non-Traditional Students

1
Walden University crest
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Walden University has taken the #1 spot in this year's human services ranking for non-traditional students. Walden University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis.

The student loan default rate at Walden University is lower than is typical, just 1.1% of students default in three years. All 46,455 students take classes exclusively online at Walden University. There are roughly 27,673 part time students in attendance at Walden University.

Read More…

2

Metropolitan State University earned the #2 spot in our 2021 rankings. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. Metro State also made our Best Colleges for Human Services in the Plains States Region list, coming in at #2.

The student loan default rate at Metro State is lower than is typical, just 1.4% of students default in three years. There are approximately 2,941 students at Metro State that take at least one class online. About 4,032 of the students at Metro State are attending part time.

Full Human Services at Metropolitan State University Report

3

The #3 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Upper Iowa University. Located in the rural area of Fayette, UIU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIU, the school also landed the #3 rank in our Best Colleges for Human Services in the Plains States Region ranking.

The student loan default rate at UIU is lower than is typical, just 1.6% of students default in three years. 1,973 of UIU students are exclusively distance learners. There are roughly 1,332 part time students in attendance at UIU.

Full Human Services at Upper Iowa University Report

4
Grand View University crest
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA

Grand View University comes in at #4 in this year's ranking. Grand View University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Des Moines. In addition to being on our best for non-traditional students list, Grand View University has also earned the #1 rank in our Best Colleges for Human Services in the Plains States Region ranking.

About 2.3% of Grand View University students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 478 students take at least one class online at Grand View University. 259 students are part time.

Read More…

5
Columbia College Missouri crest
Columbia College
Columbia, MO

The #5 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Columbia College. Columbia College Missouri is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Columbia. Columbia College Missouri not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #4 on our Best Colleges for Human Services in the Plains States Region list.

The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.8%. 4,157 students at Columbia College Missouri are exclusively online. About 4,001 of the students at Columbia College Missouri are attending part time.

Read More…

Best for Non-Traditional Students Human Services Colleges by State

Explore the best for non-traditional students human services schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 161
Minnesota 160
Iowa 136
Kansas 15
Nebraska 59
North Dakota 11
South Dakota 4

Human Services is one of 4 different types of Public Administration & Social Service programs to choose from.

Notes and References

Footnotes

*Avg Cost is for the top 5 schools only.

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options