Human Services is a career pathway that addresses human needs, such as mental health professionals, family and community services, personal care services, and consumer services. Human services careers aim to improve resilience in communities, individuals, and families by addressing social determinants of health. These careers are currently experiencing a growth in occupations with an estimates 12.2 million jobs within the field. Median wages range from 21,020 to 187, 200 dollars depending on the profession. These careers require an array of different levels of education and training. “We often see early pathways for these careers in middle and high schools as electives such as child development, principles of human services, and nutrition and wellness. Postsecondary degree options include Human services, human development, child family studies, marriage and family therapy, and family and consumer sciences. This career cluster also includes careers in trade school such as cosmetology, and personal fitness professionals.
