Flexible online formats

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Programs across sociology, social science, and human services

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Competitive tuition rates

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Part-time and full-time enrollment options

What Careers Can Social Science and Human Services Prepare You For?

A bachelor's in social science or human services can prepare you for work that combines research, communication, advocacy, policy, and direct support. Depending on your interest, you may analyze social trends, coordinate community programs, or build toward management and graduate-level roles.

7% projected job growth through 2035

for social and community service managers, with approximately 18,500 job openings projected annually

$58,300 median annual wage

for all community and social service occupations, nearly $10,000 more than the median for all occupations

$80,390 and $64,070 median annual wages

as of May 2025 for social and community service managers and health education specialists, respectively

Turn Your Passion for Helping People Into a Rewarding Career

If you want to understand the forces shaping people's lives and use that knowledge to make a difference, an online bachelor's in social science and human services can help you:

  • Pursue meaningful roles in family services, outreach, or health education

  • Unlock in-demand job opportunities across social and community services

  • Build toward $80K+ management roles in social and human services

  • Prepare for graduate study in sociology, counseling, or research

Find the Right Social Science or Human Services Program

Start the process today in three easy steps:

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First, decide whether you want to study society broadly, investigate social issues through research, or work more directly with families and communities.

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Then, compare coursework, concentrations, program length, and online formats to ensure the program is the right fit for you.

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Once you've found your program, connect with the school to get more specific information and take the final step toward enrollment.