Human Services is a profession that focuses on helping children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of needs, such as mental health, substance abuse issues, physical disabilities, and more. Depending on your interest, there is a wide range of agencies serving different populations with opportunities for you. This is a very rewarding field requiring good communication and organizational skills.

Where You Could Go

Graduates with an associate degree can be certified as an Assistant Social Worker through the State of Ohio. If you go on to a four-year program and earn a bachelor’s degree, you could become a Licensed Social Worker or Chemical Dependency Counselor (after passing the licensure exam).

NC State has over 40 agreements with four-year colleges and universities, to provide a smooth transition for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Through university partnerships, some four-year courses are also offered on the NC State campus or online.

What You Could Earn

With an Associate Degree in Human Services, the average starting salary in this area ranges from $20,000 to $25,000.

Job Demand

There are many career choices for human services graduates. The field is stable and generally offers good job security, along with advancement opportunities with further training and education.

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