2026 Best Human Services Schools in Michigan

Human Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for human services students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Human Services in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall human services education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Human Services

1

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Human Services Degrees Awarded

$44,501 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Cornerstone University the best school in the country for a degree in human services. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cornerstone University awarded about 11 human services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the human services program make about $44,501 in their early career. Cornerstone University graduates carry a median of $29,243 in student loans. More information about a degree in human services from Cornerstone University

2

Grace Bible College
Wyoming, MI

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Human Services Degrees Awarded

$35,205 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Grace Bible College one of the top schools for human services. Located in the city of Wyoming, Grace Bible College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 human services students who graduated with this degree at Grace Bible College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, human services degree recipients from Grace Bible College generally make around $35,205. Students borrow a median of $28,648 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in human services from Grace Bible College

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.