Education & Human Services Pathways

Educating the Educators & Helpers

Throughout our lifetime, we will meet people who share their talents by teaching, listening and helping when we need it most. For many of us, those people are teachers. They are our educational heroes.

At the University of Michigan-Flint, our dedicated faculty are preparing educators, social workers, therapists and more to make a difference in their communities. With outstanding academic program options and opportunities for hands-on and engaged learning, students are ready the moment they graduate to be hired into fulfilling careers that have the power to change lives in meaningful ways.

Top 7 education careers for 2024: Sports Coach, Health Educator, Teacher Assistant, Preschool Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, High School Teacher, Middle School Teacher. The text is on a blue background with "Top 7" in large yellow font.

Top 10 social services careers for 2024: Health Education Specialist, Community Education Workers, Marriage & Family Therapist, Probation Officer, Rehabilitation Counselors, School Counselors, Career Advisors, Social & Human Service Assistants, Social Workers, Substance Use & Behavioral Disorder Counselor. The text is on a blue background with "Top 10" in large yellow font.

Bachelor’s Degrees

7% projected social workers employment growth. Source: bls.gov
$103,460 median annual wage for school principals. source: bls.gov