Human Services Degree

The human services program at Raritan Valley Community College prepare students for careers as a social and human service assistant, community health worker, or community and social service specialist. The program focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services, as well as preparing individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Program courses include: social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, and social services law and administration. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)

2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is located in Branchburg, New Jersey. Their mission statement is “to develop critical thinking, foster intellectual curiosity, promote leadership, encourage social responsibility, support personal growth, and sustain engaged citizenship within a diverse population of students and community members.”

RVCC has over 90 degrees and certificate programs, and it currently has over 4,000 and 3,500 part-time students. While all of RVCC faculty has advanced degrees, more than 30% hold Doctorates and includes acclaimed authors, Fulbright Scholars and Princeton Mid-Career fellows.

Academic Programs:

• Business and Public Service
• Career Programs (noncredit)
• Communication & Languages
• Computer Science
• English
• Health Science Education
• Humanities, Social Sciences & Education
• Mathematics
• Office of Academic Affairs
• Science & Engineering
• Student Development
• Visual and Performing Arts

First year students are entered into the First Year Experience (FYE) Program, providing a comprehensive and effective transition into the college experience. Other student services include Advising & Counseling Services, Academic Support, Career Services, and child care. Full-time students qualify to receive a 25% discount on NJ Transit monthly passes.

Review tuition and fee information on the RVCC Finance Department/Bursar’s page to find out more information about the school's affordability.

RVCC Transfer Toolkit via the school's career coach and learn more about the transfer process.  The checklist provides a step-by-step process with detailed information for students transferring into and out of RVCC and policy information and advisement for those who need additional assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Raritan Valley Community College offers an associate's degree program in human services.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $88490
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $79840

Social and Human Service Assistants

Description

Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and human service assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $38940
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $35460

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Description

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, community and social service specialists, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $58890
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 850
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $52850

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).