Human/Social Services and Public Safety
- Will I be able to find a job in this field?
Employment of Community and Social Service occupations is projected to grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Employment of Public Safety occupations is projected to grow 5 percent from 2016 to 2026. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- What are the local opportunities for employment?
Find out about local career opportunities for Human/Social Services and Public Safety programs. (Source: Career Coach)
- How much can I expect to earn?
The median annual wage for Community and Social Service occupations was $43,840 in May 2017. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
The median annual wage for Public Safety occupations was $39,550 in May 2017. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Navy Veteran Uses LCCC Degree to Help Others
At LCCC, Thomas Blackburn earned his degree and also got involved with other activities that would prepare him to work with military veterans.
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The College Credit Plus program offers you an opportunity to earn college credit as early as seventh grade. Courses are frequently offered on-site at local high schools. Students may also have the option of taking LCCC classes online or on our campus. Classes taken through CCP count for both high school and college credit and are FREE for most students.
The MyUniversity program, a unique partnership between LCCC and area high schools, provides a pathway for high school students to the full college experience – starting in high school!