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Social & Human Services AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A45380

The Social & Human Services Technology AAS Degree prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community and educational services.

Students take courses in a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes in social and human services. Fieldwork experience provides opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,092.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Perry Health Sciences Campus
Total Credits
67
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Receptionist and Information Clerk
    27840.12
    Starting Salary
    37027.66
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Eligibility Interviewer, Government Program
    37689.60
    Starting Salary
    51500.80
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Child, Family, or School Social Worker
    40577.13
    Starting Salary
    58569.83
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
    40943.16
    Starting Salary
    65424.61
    Median Annual Wage
    19%
    Growth*
  • Mental Health Counselor
    37899.82
    Starting Salary
    59787.86
    Median Annual Wage
    23%
    Growth*
  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
    37899.82
    Starting Salary
    59787.86
    Median Annual Wage
    23%
    Growth*
  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
    39053.59
    Starting Salary
    61129.66
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Healthcare Social Worker
    44905.69
    Starting Salary
    68105.65
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Rehabilitation Counselor
    34462.63
    Starting Salary
    46122.10
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Health Educator
    41898.68
    Starting Salary
    62786.12
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Social and Human Service Assistant
    33076.18
    Starting Salary
    45081.52
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Community Health Worker
    37633.09
    Starting Salary
    50845.02
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Social and Community Service Manager
    48419.18
    Starting Salary
    77242.74
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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