Human Services Degree

The human services program at Tompkins Cortland 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 York colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3)

525 W 120th St, New York, NY

Tompkins Cortland Community College prides itself as a global institution. It serves as an academic resource for students from most counties in New York State and other U.S. states, as well as for students from nearly 70 countries.

The campus is located at Dryden in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, a rural and progressive region. It occupies a 220-acre land with unique academic buildings and finest athletic facilities including a 1,500-seat gymnasium, field house, fitness center and outdoor fields. TC3 provides a nurturing athletic atmosphere suitable for sports such as baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.

This college is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system offering more than 40 degree program including Business Administration, International Business, Computer Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Construction Technology, Communication and Media Arts. Upon finishing a program, students are given the opportunity to continue higher education in SUNY Colleges and several colleges and universities in NY and around the world. 

Highly ranked for its distance education, TC3 allows its students to study full time or part-time through available online courses. This college also offers contract training and non-credit workshops to cater to the needs of the community. 

With its commitment to provide strong academic foundation for the students, TC3 was honored as a Learning College Champion by the League for Innovation.TC3 also values sustainability and strives to support sustainable activities and minimize negative environmental impacts. 

TC3 Catalog https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/

Enrollment Services https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/admissions

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TC3 has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).