Human Services at Goodwin University

Goodwin University's Human Services bachelor's produces graduates earning $51,659 in their first year—substantially above the national median of $36,630 and even clearing Connecticut's state median of $46,392. While this ranks in the 60th percentile among Connecticut's three programs offering this degree, the more important comparison is national: these graduates out-earn 95% of Human Services programs across the country. For a school serving nearly half Pell Grant recipients, that's a meaningful outcome.

The $35,166 in median debt sits below Connecticut's typical $44,584 for this degree, yielding a manageable 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates would need roughly eight months of earnings to cover their debt—a reasonable burden for entering a helping profession. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means one or two unusually successful or struggling graduates could skew these numbers significantly.

For families considering this program, the data suggests solid value, especially compared to national peers. The earnings advantage over typical Human Services programs is substantial enough to offset concerns about limited data. Just recognize that with only three Connecticut schools offering this degree, you're working with a narrow comparison set, and individual outcomes may vary more than these medians suggest.