Career and Transfer Data

Human Services Career and Transfer DataGraduates of our Human Services programs have gone on to succesful careers as substance abuse counselors, care coordinators, youth advocates and more. Many have also successfully transfered to other institutions to continue their education, achieving a bachelor's degree, master's degree and/or doctorate in their chosen field. 

For specifics on our job placement and transfer rates, see the data summarized below. Note: The students in this sample graduated between Fall 2015-2019. The data was collected in 2020.

Number of Students who Responded Percentage of Students Employed in Field Example Job Titles
18/25 (72%) 12 (67%)
  • CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor)
  • CASAC II/ Program Coordinator
  • Peer Recovery Specialist
  • Certified Peer Veteran’s Specialist
  • Housing and Community Services Manager
  • Residence Counselor

 

Number of Students who Responded Percentage of Students who Transferred Examples of Transfer Degrees/Colleges
18/25 (72%) 6 (33%)
  • PhD Social Work, McGill University
  • MSW (Master of Social Work) SUNY Plattsburgh, Syracuse University
  • B.S. Applied Psychology (SUNY Canton)

*Note: All of the students who transferred are also employed, but in advanced positions including Directors of Agencies.

Number of Students who Responded Percentage of Students Employed in Field Example Job Titles
38/47 (81%) 20 (53%)
  • Care Coordinator
  • Home School Coordinator
  • Peer Resource Navigator
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Youth Advocate
  • Independent Living Specialist

 

Number of Students who Responded Percentage of Students who Transferred Examples of Transfer Degrees/Colleges
38/47 (81%) 18 (47%)
  • B.S. Psychology; SUNY Potsdam
  • B.S. Addiction Studies; SUNY Empire
  • SUNY Plattsburgh; BSW
  • Troy University; BSW
  • SUNY Plattsburgh; B.S. Psychology
  • SUNY Canton; B.S. Applied Psychology

Note: All of the students who transferred are also employed in advanced positions in the field, with the exception of 2 graduates who are still obtaining their transfer degree. Most of our AAS Human Services transfer students have become Foster Care Case Workers (Bachelor's degree) or Therapists with a MSW (Master of Social Work).

Number of Students who Responded Percentage of Students Employed in Field Example Job Titles
8/9 (89%) 5 (63%)
  • Residential Aide
  • Teacher’s Assistant at Children’s Corner (ARC)
  • Care Coordinator
  • Youth Advocate

 

Number of Students who Responded Percentage of Students who Transferred Examples of Transfer Degrees/Colleges
8/9 (89%) 3 (37%)
  • B.A. Early Childhood Education; SUNY Potsdam
  • B.S. Community Health; SUNY Potsdam
  • BSW: SUNY Plattsburgh
Number of Students who Responded Percentage of Students Employed in Field Example Job Titles
2/2 100%
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Clinical Training Specialist