PhD Degrees in Human Services

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About Online PhD Degrees in Human Services

Here you can find a listing of online doctorate Human Services degrees offered by accredited online colleges and universities.

According the U.S. Census Bureau reports professionals with post graduate degrees earn a yearly average salary of $113,687 or 68% more then workers with just a bachelor's degree.

Job Outlook for Human Services Managers

Social and community service managers plan, organize and coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach program. This generally includes overseeing the budget and the execution of programs, events, and services. They often may direct and supervise those who are providing both direct and indirect services to the population they serve. In some situations, they may be responsible for fundraising activities or speaking to donors.

Job opportunities in social assistance should be plentiful because employment is expected grow rapidly and many workers leave the industry and need to be replaced. Employment within this industry is expected to grow rapidly relative to all other industries through 2016. The number of nongovernment wage and salary jobs is expected to increase 59 percent, compared with only 11 percent for all industries combined.

Source: "Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 Edition" U.S. Department of Labor

Why get an online doctorate degree?

Getting education through an online doctoral program can be a very effective and smart way to earn an advanced degree in your selected profession. Students can learn at their own pace and at the same time continue working in their current job.