Human services programs in Ohio
25 human services programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
21 schools offer these human services programs, and Ohio has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Social and human service assistants help clients in fields such as psychology, rehabilitation and social work. Most need at least a high school diploma and learn on the job, though some employers prefer an associate's or bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.1
In Ohio, 12 of the 25 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 7 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 25 programs here are human services or social work (associate degree, 23 programs), human services certificate (1 program) and human services apprenticeship (1 program).
See the 25 programsHow much do human services programs cost in Ohio?
- Two-year degrees (23 programs)
- $10,219 to $13,313most of them
- Other human services programs (2 programs)
- $2,808the one with a price
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 28%
- Working 6 months later
- 70%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $31,100
- Length
- Not reported
- None of the 25 programs report it
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Ohio may also offer human services programs. How these figures are made
All 25 human services programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding
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Social Work AAS
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$24,200Price if you pay yourself$13,313School website, Social Work AAS at Eastern Gateway Community CollegeMore details about Social Work AAS at Eastern Gateway Community College
- Finished
- 8%
- Working at 6 months
- 18%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,054
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 3,209
- Earned a year, estimated
- $24,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,313
Social Work - Associate of Arts
Sinclair Community College
Mason
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$50,700Price if you pay yourself$8,462Program website, Social Work - Associate of Arts at Sinclair Community CollegeMore details about Social Work - Associate of Arts at Sinclair Community College
- Finished
- 45%
- Working at 6 months
- 37%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,683
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 423
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,462
Social Services
University of Rio Grande
Jackson
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,700Price if you pay yourself$17,201Program website, Social Services at University of Rio GrandeMore details about Social Services at University of Rio Grande
- Finished
- 21%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,927
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 299
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $17,201
Human and Social Services
Stark State College
Akron
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,100Price if you pay yourself$12,790Program website, Human and Social Services at Stark State CollegeMore details about Human and Social Services at Stark State College
- Finished
- 21%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,280
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,200
- Students counted
- 203
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,790
Human Services
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$84,600Price if you pay yourself$10,219Program website, Human Services at Lorain County Community CollegeMore details about Human Services at Lorain County Community College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $21,142
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $3,010
- Students counted
- 166
- Earned a year, estimated
- $84,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,219
Human and Social Work Services
North Central State College
Mansfield
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$18,100Price if you pay yourself$14,035Program website, Human and Social Work Services at North Central State CollegeMore details about Human and Social Work Services at North Central State College
- Finished
- 35%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,516
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 88
- Earned a year, estimated
- $18,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,035
Human Services
Northwest State Community College
Archbold
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$32,200Price if you pay yourself$10,542School website, Human Services at Northwest State Community CollegeMore details about Human Services at Northwest State Community College
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,053
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 58
- Earned a year, estimated
- $32,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,542
Social Services AAS
Edison State Community College
Piqua
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,200Price if you pay yourself$12,639Program website, Social Services AAS at Edison State Community CollegeMore details about Social Services AAS at Edison State Community College
- Finished
- 27%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,791
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,780
- Students counted
- 55
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,639
Social Work Assistant
Zane State College
Zanesville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,000Price if you pay yourself$9,990Program website, Social Work Assistant at Zane State CollegeMore details about Social Work Assistant at Zane State College
- Finished
- 26%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,502
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 53
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,990
Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology (AA5201)
Ohio University
Lancaster
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000Price if you pay yourself$12,008Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology (AA5201) at Ohio UniversityMore details about Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology (AA5201) at Ohio University
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,760
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 52
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,008
Human Services - Associate of Applied Science
Sinclair Community College
Dayton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$71,200Price if you pay yourself$8,885Program website, Human Services - Associate of Applied Science at Sinclair Community CollegeMore details about Human Services - Associate of Applied Science at Sinclair Community College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 69%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,796
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 30
- Earned a year, estimated
- $71,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,885
Associate of Applied Science in Human Service
Rhodes State College
Lima
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$29,100Price if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Associate of Applied Science in Human Service at Rhodes State CollegeMore details about Associate of Applied Science in Human Service at Rhodes State College
- Finished
- 29%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,264
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- 29
- Earned a year, estimated
- $29,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
Social Work
Hocking College
Nelsonville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$12,330Program website, Social Work at Hocking CollegeMore details about Social Work at Hocking College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 16
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,330
Human Services Assistant Certificate
Columbus State Comm. College
Columbus
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,808Program website, Human Services Assistant Certificate at Columbus State Comm. CollegeMore details about Human Services Assistant Certificate at Columbus State Comm. College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,700
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,808
Human Services
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,770Program website, Human Services at Cuyahoga Community CollegeMore details about Human Services at Cuyahoga Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,770
Human Services
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,854Program website, Human Services at West Virginia Northern Community CollegeMore details about Human Services at West Virginia Northern Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,000
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,854
Social Work Concentration
Owens State Community College
Based in Toledo, OH
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$10,595School website, Social Work Concentration at Owens State Community CollegeMore details about Social Work Concentration at Owens State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,595
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Columbus State Comm. College
Columbus
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,615Program website, Associate of Arts - Social Work at Columbus State Comm. CollegeMore details about Associate of Arts - Social Work at Columbus State Comm. College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,615
Social Work
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,778Program website, Social Work at University of CincinnatiMore details about Social Work at University of Cincinnati
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,778
Social Work and Human Services AAS Degree
Columbus State Comm. College
Columbus
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$11,793School website, Social Work and Human Services AAS Degree at Columbus State Comm. CollegeMore details about Social Work and Human Services AAS Degree at Columbus State Comm. College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,793
Associate of Science in Human Services
Indiana Wesleyan University
Based in Marion, IN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$20,040Program website, Associate of Science in Human Services at Indiana Wesleyan UniversityMore details about Associate of Science in Human Services at Indiana Wesleyan University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $20,040
Human Services
Ohio Christian U
Circleville
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$21,875More details about Human Services at Ohio Christian U
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $4,500
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $21,875
Human and Social Services, AAS
Bryant & Stratton College
Parma
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$41,195School website, Human and Social Services, AAS at Bryant & Stratton CollegeMore details about Human and Social Services, AAS at Bryant & Stratton College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $1,400
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $41,195
Social & Human Service Assistants
Ohio University
Athens
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfNot reportedSchool website, Social & Human Service Assistants at Ohio UniversityMore details about Social & Human Service Assistants at Ohio University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Social Work Assistant
Central Ohio Technical College
Coshocton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourselfLeft outProgram website, Social Work Assistant at Central Ohio Technical CollegeMore details about Social Work Assistant at Central Ohio Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- Not reported
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- Left out
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for human services programs in Ohio
WIOA funding can pay for human services programs in Ohio
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for human services programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67
GI Bill for human services programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Human services programs in Ohio
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 6 of 22
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 12th of 17
- most human services programs of any state, after North Carolina
- 2nd
State comparisons use the same figures as the human services programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Human services programs in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and other Ohio cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 7 more programs are in 7 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.
Other training in Ohio
How human services programs compare with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in Ohio
- CDL training103 programs
- CNA classes119 programs
- Medical assistant training132 programs
- Phlebotomy training110 programs
- Welding classes138 programs
- HVAC training89 programs
- Medical billing and coding training101 programs
- LPN programs80 programs
- EMT classes96 programs
- Electrician training48 programs
- Dental assistant programs72 programs
- Auto mechanic classes58 programs
- Pharmacy technician training42 programs
- Plumbing school20 programs
- CNC machinist training70 programs
- Carpentry classes17 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training20 programs
- Diesel mechanic training11 programs
- Cybersecurity training119 programs
- IT training273 programs
- Cosmetology school33 programs
- Barber school16 programs
- Esthetician school18 programs
- Nail tech school16 programs
- EKG technician programs26 programs
- Massage therapy school24 programs
- Paralegal programs24 programs
- Fire academy53 programs
- Police academy39 programs
- Surgical tech programs26 programs
- Radiology tech programs23 programs
- Culinary school32 programs
- Home health aide training9 programs
- PTA programs14 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training58 programs
- Human resources training47 programs
- Medication aide training8 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training95 programs
- Early childhood education programs34 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school14 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training42 programs
- Hospitality management programs23 programs
- Addiction counselor training28 programs
- Community health worker training4 programs
- Coding and software development courses111 programs
- Lineman school17 programs
- Sterile processing technician training15 programs
- Sonography school18 programs
- Data analytics courses56 programs
- Administrative assistant training100 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs18 programs
- Medical lab technician programs19 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses21 programs
- Digital marketing courses23 programs
- Web and graphic design courses50 programs
- Health information technology programs24 programs
- Vet tech programs17 programs
- Real estate school29 programs
- Security guard training10 programs
- Patient care technician training11 programs
- OTA programs8 programs
- Crane operator training4 programs
- Home inspector training8 programs
- Forklift certification2 programs
- Personal trainer certification19 programs
- Healthcare administration programs6 programs
- Customer service training21 programs
- Flight school2 programs
- MRI tech school1 program
- Cardiovascular technology programs1 program
- RBT certification training3 programs
- Mental health technician training4 programs
- Manufacturing technician training53 programs
- Electronics technician training37 programs
- Business administration programs117 programs
- Criminal justice programs34 programs
- Teacher assistant certification5 programs
- Auto body repair classes3 programs
- Merchant mariner training3 programs
- Sleep technician training2 programs
- Solar and wind technician training3 programs
- Sheet metal training5 programs
- Water treatment operator training4 programs
- OSHA safety training9 programs
- Dialysis technician training1 program
- Optician training5 programs
- Masonry training3 programs
- Insurance license courses10 programs
- Construction training programs43 programs
- Dental hygiene programs12 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes67 programs
- RN programs118 programs
- Project management certification105 programs
Where the Ohio human services program numbers come from
Which Ohio human services programs are on this list?
These are the human services programs Ohio approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Ohio offers.
How the prices and results of Ohio human services programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about human services programs in Ohio
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Social and Human Service Assistants
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List