2020 Most Affordable Online Master's in Human Services Degrees
These 22 schools make up the most affordable options for obtaining an online master's degree in human services, with all of their annual tuition rates priced at less than $13,000. Eastern Illinois University is the #1 school on the list, offering a tuition rate of $5,210 annually. Liberty University, ranked #2, has an annual tuition rate $5,500 for their MA: Religion: Pastoral Counseling, offering classes such as Divorce, Marriage & Blended Families and Public Policy & Advocacy Strategies.
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| Rank | School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | $5,210 | |
| Liberty University | $5,500 | |
| Wilmington University | $8,296 | |
| Regent University Online | $8,925 | |
| Southwestern Assemblies of God University | $8,925 | |
| University of Illinois at Springfield | $8,959 | |
| University of Northwestern - St. Paul | $8,982 | |
| Touro University Worldwide | $9,000 | |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,283 | |
| Washburn University | $9,522 | |
| Ottawa University Online | $9,525 | |
| Saint Leo University Online | $9,990 | |
| Amridge University | $10,125 | |
| Houston Baptist University | $10,350 | |
| Bellevue University | $10,530 | |
| The University of Arizona Global Campus | $10,795 | |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $11,520 | |
| Nova Southeastern University | $11,700 | |
| University of North Texas | $12,146 | |
| Antioch University-Midwest | $12,168 | |
| Malone University | $12,200 | |
| California State University-Northridge | $12,705 |
Eastern Illinois University Charleston (IL)
Example Classes: Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood, Family Budgeting and Debt Management, Family Stress and Resilience, Public Policy and Grant Writing for Human Services Programming, Societal Theories of Aging, Theories of Human Development and Family Life |
Liberty University Lynchburg (VA)
Example Classes: Divorce, Marriage & Blended Families, Family, Faith & the Future: Worldview, Public Policy & Advocacy Strategies |
Wilmington University New Castle (DE)
Example Classes: Contemporary Issues in Administration of Human Services, Law and Practice in Human Services, Research, Design and Evaluation of Programs in Human Services, Social Policy, Advocacy and Human Services, Structure and Dynamics of Relationships, Organizations, Communities and Societies, Technology and Information Management in Human Services |
Regent University Online Virginia Beach (VA)
Example Classes: Behavioral Science Foundations, Foundations of Human Services, Helping Skills & Techniques, Multicultural Awareness & Individual Diversity, Professional Ethics in the Human Service Fields, Student Services Administration |
Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie (TX)
Example Classes: Crisis Intervention, Integration Issues in Behavioral Sciences, Methods and Techniques in Counseling, Personal Lifestyle and Career Development, Professional Orientation, Ethical and Legal Issues, Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy |
University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield (IL)
Example Classes: Critical Perspectives in Human Service, Ethics and Professional Development, Grant Writing in Human Services, Interviewing and Assessment Skills in Human Services, Organization Dynamics, Social Policy and Human Services, Social Service Administration, Staff Development and Supervision |
University of Northwestern - St. Paul Saint Paul (MN)
Example Classes: Ethics and Legal Issues in Human Services, Family Communication and Relationships, Interviewing and Assessment Skills, Marriage and Family Dynamics, Multicultural/Diversity Issues in Human Services, Worldview, Leadership, and Human Services |
Touro University Worldwide Los Angeles (CA)
Example Classes: Developing Team Collaboration in Human Services, Financial Decision Making for Human Services Organizations, Nonprofit Management in Human Services, Professional Communications in Human Services, Public Policy in Human Services, Research Methods for Human Services |
Sam Houston State University Huntsville (TX)
Example Classes: Advocacy and Case Management, Coordinating Victim Services, Elder Abuse and Victimization, Gender and Criminal Justice, Interpersonal Violence, Neurobiology of Trauma |
Washburn University Topeka (KS)
Example Classes: Addiction and Recovery Services, Advanced Methods Individual Counseling, Advanced Pharmacology/Substance Use Disorders, Diagnosis Substance Use Disorders, Integrative Approaches Dual Diagnosis, Integrative Human Services |
Ottawa University Online Ottawa (KS)
Example Classes: Advanced Psychodiagnostic and Treatment Planning, Counseling and the Helping Professions, Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling, Psychological Testing, Social/Cultural Concerns in Counseling, Theory/Techniques in Marriage and Family Counseling |
Saint Leo University Online St. Leo (FL)
Example Classes: Creating New Human Services Organizations, Funding Sources for Human Services Organizations, Grantsmanship, Management & Leadership in Human Service Organizations, Marketing in Human Service Organizations, Working in Human Services Administration |
Amridge University Montgomery (AL)
Example Classes: Ethics and Professional Identity, Human Services Occupational Competency, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Psychology of Grief, Death, and Dying, Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology, Systemic Treatment of Substance Related Disorders |
Houston Baptist University Houston (TX)
Example Classes: Crisis Response and Trauma Care, Executive Leadership Coaching, Human Growth and Development, Life Coaching Foundations I, Multicultural Counseling, Relationship Coaching |
Bellevue University Bellevue (NE)
Example Classes: Career Development, Community Engagement, Nonprofit Administration, Social and Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Funding |
The University of Arizona Global Campus San Diego (CA)
Example Classes: Cultural Diversity & Individual Differences, Group Theories & Human Systems, Human Services Delivery Skills & Processes, Integrative Project for Human Services, Intervention Strategies in Wellness Programs, Recruiting & Coaching Volunteers |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona (MN)
Example Classes: Healthcare Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Human Services Administration, Human Services Systems, Lifespan Development, Policy for Human Services |
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale (FL)
Example Classes: Foundations in Child Development, Foundations in Child Placement Risk and Protective Factors, Foundations in Child Protective Law, Foundations in Family Diversity and Conflict Resolution, Overview: Childhood & Adolescent Psychological Disorders, Overview: Children and Trauma |
University of North Texas Denton (TX)
Example Classes: Ethical Issues in Aging Society, Health Delivery Systems, Health Information Systems, Health Services Administration, Marketing Health Services, Theories and Measures for Health and Wellness |
Antioch University-Midwest Yellow Springs (OH)
Example Classes: Developing People & Performance, Ethics & Legal Issues for Nonprofits, Financial Management & Analysis, Grant Writing and Fund Development, Human Services Systems and Organizations, Organizational Leadership & Governance |
Malone University Canton (OH)
Example Classes: Abnormal Psychology, Addictions Counseling, Diagnosis of Mental Disorders, Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Management and Advocacy in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Treatment Methods in Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
California State University-Northridge Northridge (CA)
Example Classes: Counseling in Assistive Technology Service Delivery, History, Law, Policy and Assistive Technology, Medical Conditions Affecting Quality of Life |
