The average annual wage of the occupations is $44,240 and $21 per hour. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Social and Human Service Assistants career. Based on BLS data, a total of 409,310 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Social and Human Service Assistants.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental Services Worker | 7 | $13,448 | - | - | - |
| Human Services | 271 | $28,736 | - | 64 Hours | 18.00 Months |
The following 17 occupations are related to Social and Human Service Assistants.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 174K | $83,400 | $40 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 71,730 | $106,600 | $51 |
| School Psychologists | 62,790 | $91,990 | $44 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 328K | $66,990 | $32 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 63,340 | $68,730 | $33 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 84,750 | $48,430 | $23 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 352K | $59,190 | $28 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 185K | $67,430 | $32 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 115K | $63,870 | $31 |
| Health Education Specialists | 57,800 | $69,790 | $34 |
| Community Health Workers | 58,550 | $52,610 | $25 |
| Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 171K | $54,220 | $26 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
The following 292 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Social and Human Service Assistants. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.