Human Services Degree

The human services program at Mount Saint Mary 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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Mount Saint Mary College

1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY

Mount Saint Mary College is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Newburgh, NY, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Mount Saint Mary College has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,700.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Mount Saint Mary College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• History
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are within the range of 19 to 24 on the ACT, or 910 to 1100 on the SAT. 81% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 17% choose to attend.  A rich source of admissions data can be obtained from MSMC or by requesting information here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $27,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $7,900 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Mount Saint Mary College is the "Knights", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Mount Saint Mary College can check out their website at msmc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount Saint Mary College offers a bachelor'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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $76880

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $35120

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $48530

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