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Human Services And Community Organization

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Human Services And Community Organization.

Entry Level Salary
$40,550
Median Salary
$60,000
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
29.6%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $2,400,000
Entry (Early)
$40,550
Median (Prime)
$60,000
High (Prime)
$58,000

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.

Lifetime Value Added (NPV)

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-90k
+82k
+65k
$25k / yr
-180k
-8k
-25k
$50k / yr
-270k
-98k
-115k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
34
36
$25k / yr
Never
Never
Never
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-166%
-8%
-23%
$50k / yr
-124%
-45%
-53%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate30.9%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Social workers, all other

7.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$41,175
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,645|$71,900
openings
5,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.3%

Social and community service managers

4.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$29,337
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,245|$80,390
openings
18,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.2%

Management occupations

3.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$48,381
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$74,115|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Elementary and middle school teachers

3.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$46,322|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

Social and human service assistants

2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$38,501
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$46,322|$45,930
openings
48,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.4%

Registered nurses

2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$38,586
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,057|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%

Human resources workers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,885|$76,700
openings
78,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%

Medical and health services managers

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$21,202
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,023|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%

Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive

2.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$36,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$40,300|$47,540
openings
163,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): -6%

Education and childcare administrators

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$43,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$63,822|$102,260
openings
44,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.1%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

Program Variants & Earnings Ranges

Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.

Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.

Program TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
community organization and advocacy.Undergrad Certificate12$47,136 - $47,136
community organization and advocacy.Associate's Degree27$31,604 - $58,739
community organization and advocacy.Bachelor's Degree44$40,810 - $84,712
community organization and advocacy.Master's Degree25$51,766 - $168,632
community organization and advocacy.Graduate Certificate1Data N/A
human development, family studies, and related services.Undergrad Certificate416$13,758 - $61,670
human development, family studies, and related services.Associate's Degree453$19,444 - $58,193
human development, family studies, and related services.Bachelor's Degree253$28,906 - $73,066
human development, family studies, and related services.Post-bacc Certificate4$71,428 - $71,428
human development, family studies, and related services.Master's Degree97$45,426 - $74,319
human development, family studies, and related services.Doctoral Degree35$79,682 - $79,682
human development, family studies, and related services.Graduate Certificate12$49,557 - $119,836
human services, general.Undergrad Certificate62$26,085 - $47,309
human services, general.Associate's Degree184$25,878 - $53,833
human services, general.Bachelor's Degree146$35,467 - $104,770
human services, general.Master's Degree42$44,950 - $86,703
human services, general.Doctoral Degree5$71,288 - $72,722