Cheapest Human Services Colleges in California

California State University-Dominguez Hills offers Human Services programs at a net cost of just $3,659, making it the most affordable option among six schools in the state. This program prepares students for California's growing social services sector, where agencies like Los Angeles County's Department of Children and Family Services employ thousands of human services workers. The $23,725 gap between the cheapest public option and most expensive private program at California Baptist University reflects the state's varied institutional market.

Programs

$3,659 – $27,384

Net Price Range

$36,533

Avg. Program Earnings

57.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Human Services, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, California	$3,659	$7,064	46.9%	89.1%
2	California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, California	$5,646	$7,073	69.2%	66.7%
3	California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, California	$5,918	$7,675	54.7%	91.1%
4	California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, California	$14,487	$7,437	63.2%	92.4%
5	Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, California	$25,009	$48,132	53.4%	75.8%
6	California Baptist University Riverside, California	$27,384	$39,720	59.5%	79.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CSU-Dominguez Hills the most affordable Human Services program in California?

CSU-Dominguez Hills charges a net price of $3,659 for Human Services students, nearly $2,000 less than the next cheapest option at CSU-Fullerton ($5,646). The school maintains an 89.13% acceptance rate while keeping costs low through state funding and financial aid programs.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive Human Services programs?

CSU-Fullerton achieves the highest graduation rate at 69.20% with a moderate net cost of $5,646. The most affordable option, CSU-Dominguez Hills, has a 46.90% graduation rate, while the most expensive program at California Baptist University graduates 59.50% of students.

Does earning potential justify higher costs at private Human Services programs?

CSU-Monterey Bay graduates earn $36,533 annually while paying a net cost of $14,487. This represents the only available earnings data among the six programs, suggesting that public options may offer better return on investment for Human Services careers in California.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.