Master of Science in Human Services

Build your professional expertise in human services.

This graduate degree program can help you build the skills you need to make responsible, effective business decisions and create an inclusive work environment. Learn to apply your skills to middle and upper levels of management in a variety of business, nonprofit, and military organizations.

Outcome goals and graduates’ proficiency levels

These results show recent Capella graduates' proficiency levels in the expected learning outcomes for this program. Faculty make this assessment in the capstone course—the final course in which Capella students demonstrate what they’ve learned.

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Master of Science (MS) in Human Services specializations

  • Multidisciplinary Human Services
  • Gerontology
  • Social and Community Services

Quality and Professional Relevance

  • 100% of Capella faculty in the School of Public Service Leadership hold doctorates.

School of Public Service Leadership Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Public Service Leadership masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.

Master's degree graduates from Capella's School of Public Service leadership report satisfaction with their tasks and responsibilities. The majority (70%) of graduates are employed in healthcare, non-profit, social/community services, P-12, or government/public sector settings.

Satisfaction with Capella Public Service Leadership Master's Guide

Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

Many of our Public Service Leadership master's degree alumni report receiving a salary increase or assuming a leadership role.

Improvement in Skills & Abilities Public Service Leadership Master's Graduates

Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

School of Public Service Leadership Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Public Service Leadership masters programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.

Most graduates of the School of Public Service Leadership master's degree programs report that earning a master's degree has helped them meet program and career goals. They are likely to recommend Capella to friends and family.

Satisfaction with Capella Public Service Leadership Master's Guide

Percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

School of Public Service Leadership master's degree graduates say that they gained valuable skills and abilities which are applicable in a range of professional settings.

Improvement in Skills & Abilities Public Service Leadership Master's Graduates

Percentage of respondents who rated themselves as "proficient" or "distinguished" on ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

Expense, completion, &
career information

Expected time to completion:

  • Calendar quarters: 12
  • Active academic quarters: 12

On Time Completion Rate:

48%

SOC codes:

  • 21-0000 (Community and social services occupations)
  • 19-3000 (Social scientists and related occupations)

Program cost

Average: $21,888

Books

$1,197-1,596

Fees:

$50

Median Debt:

  • Federal Financial Aid: $31,047
  • Private loans: $0
  • Capella pay plan: $0
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Alumni Success Story Quote

Photo of Jeffrey Fenne, MS Jeffrey Fenne, MS

"he greatest reward to me is the ability to look at the big picture and influence the direction of the organization."

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