Human Services, General

CIP 44.0000 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

276

346 total including inactive

States

30

Across 30 states

Graduates (2025)

3,132

Total completions

Human Services, General is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 30 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, North Carolina and New York.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$54,940

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Job Growth

+4.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,150

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other. In-state tuition ranges from $475 to $14,307, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 576 (18.4%)
Female: 2,556 (81.6%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 2,052 (65.5%)
Certificate: 1,080 (34.5%)

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
💭

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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