Human Services, General

CIP 44.0000 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

86

122 total including inactive

States

22

Across 22 states

Graduates (2023)

681

Total completions

Human Services, General is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 22 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Massachusetts and Kentucky.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$54,940

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Job Growth

+4.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,102

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $13,400, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 115 (16.9%)
Female: 566 (83.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 488 (71.7%)
Associate: 193 (28.3%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

S
Social
E
Enterprising
C
Conventional

helping and working with people; leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Empathetic
Patient
Confident
Persuasive
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Helping others
Teaching
Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Helping others
Achievement
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Do you value social perceptiveness?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Where Can You Study Human Services, General?

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