General
Human Services And Community Organization
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Human Services And Community Organization.
Entry Level Salary
$36,444
Median Salary
$55,000
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
29.7%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $2,200,000
Entry (Early)
$36,444
Median (Prime)
$55,000
High (Prime)
$56,000
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
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
-127k
+38k
+47k
$25k / yr
-217k
-52k
-43k
$50k / yr
-307k
-142k
-133k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
40
38
$25k / yr
Never
Never
Never
$50k / yr
Never
Never
Never
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-200%
-48%
-40%
$50k / yr
-141%
-65%
-61%
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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate30.1%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Social workers, all other
8.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$52,063|$69,480
openings
7,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.9%
Social and community service managers
4.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$35,397
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$78,240
openings
18,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
Management occupations
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$39,290
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,000|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Elementary and middle school teachers
2.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$39,800
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$45,000|$62,500
openings
132,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): -2%
Social and human service assistants
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$40,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$44,836|$45,120
openings
50,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
Registered nurses
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$36,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$67,253|$93,600
openings
189,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Medical and health services managers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$19,055
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$55,000|$117,960
openings
62,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +23.2%
Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$37,756
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$37,000|$46,290
openings
202,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): -1.6%
Education and childcare administrators
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$21,238
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$61,903|$100,650
openings
45,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.3%
Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,769
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$60,000|$65,140
openings
31,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.5%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.