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Overview for Human Services, General

A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.

Careers for Human Services, General Majors

A major in Human Services, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Human Services, General

Top 7 Massachusetts Colleges with the highest percentage of Human Services, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
 11
(7.6%)
Less Selective$25,850 
Lasell College
Newton, MA
 6
(2.2%)
Moderately Selective$23,950 
Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA
 13
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$12,480 
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Endicott College
Beverly, MA
 7
(1.9%)
Highly Selective$24,530 
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
 29
(0.9%)
Highly Selective$33,721 
Suffolk University
Boston, MA
 6
(0.6%)
Less Selective$25,954 
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
 1
(0.2%)
Less Selective$28,658 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.