The Human Development major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Social Work, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Social Work, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Childcare Workers SOC: 39-9011 Occupation: Childcare Workers | $32,050 | 520,180 | N/A | N/A |
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1192 Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,280 | 2,630 | N/A | N/A |
Social and Human Service Assistants SOC: 21-1093 Occupation: Social and Human Service Assistants | $45,120 | 424,220 | N/A | N/A |
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other SOC: 21-1099 Occupation: Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $54,940 | 110,390 | N/A | N/A |
Psychologists, All Other SOC: 19-3039 Occupation: Psychologists, All Other | $117,580 | 17,790 | N/A | N/A |
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education SOC: 25-2011 Occupation: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $37,120 | 445,080 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,050 | 520,180 |
| 2023 | $30,370 | 497,450 |
| 2022 | $28,520 | 459,460 |
| 2021 | $27,490 | 438,520 |
| 2020 | $25,460 | 494,360 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,280 | 2,630 |
| 2023 | $78,410 | 2,660 |
| 2022 | $76,440 | 2,420 |
| 2021 | $79,630 | 2,730 |
| 2020 | $72,220 | 2,270 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,120 | 424,220 |
| 2023 | $41,410 | 409,310 |
| 2022 | $38,520 | 399,560 |
| 2021 | $37,610 | 398,380 |
| 2020 | $35,960 | 399,920 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,940 | 110,390 |
| 2023 | $49,690 | 95,310 |
| 2022 | $47,290 | 94,270 |
| 2021 | $47,390 | 90,770 |
| 2020 | $46,770 | 87,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,580 | 17,790 |
| 2023 | $117,750 | 14,480 |
| 2022 | $106,420 | 13,900 |
| 2021 | $102,900 | 13,800 |
| 2020 | $105,780 | 14,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,120 | 445,080 |
| 2023 | $37,130 | 430,240 |
| 2022 | $35,330 | 415,360 |
| 2021 | $30,210 | 391,670 |
| 2020 | $31,930 | 370,940 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,120 | 10,260 |
| 2023 | $59,770 | 8,110 |
| 2022 | $53,450 | 8,220 |
| 2021 | $49,990 | 10,620 |
| 2020 | $51,550 | 8,090 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,340 | 36,970 |
| 2023 | $95,890 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | 33,210 |
| 2021 | $84,430 | 34,330 |
| 2020 | $87,260 | 34,570 |