Human Services at Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

The numbers here tell two different stories. Rasmussen-Wisconsin's Human Services graduates start above both national and state medians at $33,870, ranking in the 74th percentile nationally. The $26,882 in debt sits below typical borrowing for this program nationally, though it's close to Wisconsin's median. For an associate's degree serving a majority Pell-eligible population, that initial placement looks reasonable.

But there's a significant catch: earnings drop 11% to $30,107 by year four. While backwards movement isn't unusual in helping professions where people shift to nonprofit work or pursue further education, this decline means graduates are earning less than the national median within a few years. With only three schools offering this associate's degree in Wisconsin, and this program ranking in the 60th percentile statewide, you're not seeing clear value leadership even within the state.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes these trends less reliable—a few career changers or people leaving the field could skew the whole picture. For families considering this path, the real question is whether your child plans to continue toward a bachelor's degree, where human services roles typically stabilize and pay better. As a terminal credential, the numbers suggest caution given the earnings trajectory and the debt load that comes with it.