Best Human Services Schools Near Saginaw, MI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Saginaw, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs. Saginaw has a population of about 43,879. Median household income is $37,298 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Saginaw, MI metro area, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $81,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Human Services Schools to Saginaw

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near Saginaw, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Saginaw city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Saginaw. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI 56.0 miles from Saginaw
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,206
Avg net price $5,437/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Montcalm Community College

Sidney, MI 58.9 miles from Saginaw
  • 2 year
40.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,499
Avg net price $7,280/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI 81.2 miles from Saginaw
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,449
Avg net price $3,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI 88.3 miles from Saginaw
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,314
Avg net price $20,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Grace Christian University

Wyoming, MI 94.3 miles from Saginaw
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,663
Avg net price $12,404/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bay de Noc Community College

Escanaba, MI 224.1 miles from Saginaw
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,090
Avg net price $11,949/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,712
Out‑of‑state$10,528
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan human services page.

Human Services Wages Near Saginaw

Saginaw is part of the Saginaw, MI metro area (BLS area code 40980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Social and Human Service Assistant $39,250 Saginaw, MI $43,179
Social and Community Service Manager $81,610 Saginaw, MI $89,780
Child, Family and School Social Worker $58,700 Saginaw, MI $64,576
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor $55,960 Saginaw, MI $61,562

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Saginaw at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,879 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $37,298 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near Saginaw, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near Saginaw. The closest is Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI (56.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Grace Christian University (94.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles near Saginaw?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles near Saginaw are: Social and Community Service Manager ($81,610), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($58,700), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($55,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bay City instead of Saginaw?

Bay City, MI is 12.2 miles from Saginaw and has its own set of local human services programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Saginaw an affordable place to study human services?

Saginaw’s median household income of $37,298 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saginaw while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Saginaw

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Saginaw:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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