by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 103 U.S. colleges awarded 2,203 degrees and certificates in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 43% of graduates. College Factual ranks 58 schools in its 2027 Best Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $45,762 one year after completing, rising to $55,481 after four years.
A degree in Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling involves the study of Community Health Services/liaison/counseling. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Serve As Facilitators, Advocates, And Referral Professionals Linking Health Care And Related Social Services With Affected Recipient Communities. Includes Instruction In Public And Community Health, Human And Social Services, Health Services Administration, Group Counseling, Health Education, Group Advocacy, Cross-Cultural And Multilingual Communication, And Applicable Laws And Policies. Examples: [Community Health Education].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, community health services/liaison/counseling is a widely-pursued major, with 2,203 degrees awarded annually. 103 colleges award community health services/liaison/counseling degrees, an average of 21 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 143.
By level, the 2,203 awards include 98 certificates, 179 associate degrees, 844 bachelor’s degrees, 948 master’s degrees and 23 doctorates.
Women earned 83% of community health services/liaison/counseling degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,832 of 2,203). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (880) and Black or African American (458), and international students earned 24.
College Factual ranks 58 schools in its 2027 Best Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Schools ranking, including 9 for associate degrees, 21 for bachelor’s degrees, 19 for master’s degrees and 1 for doctorates. It also ranks community health services/liaison/counseling schools within 22 states. In all, 103 colleges offer community health services/liaison/counseling programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common community health services/liaison/counseling credential is the master’s degree: 948 of the 2,203 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to community health services/liaison/counseling call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Writing, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a community health services/liaison/counseling degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 98 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 179 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 844 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 948 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 23 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to community health services/liaison/counseling, at 43.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 43.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 37.7% |
| Master’s degree | 10.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.6% |
| Some college courses | 1.6% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling, with an average median salary of $77,814; the strongest outlook belongs to Community Health Workers, at 13.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Community Health Worker (CHW), Community Health Program Coordinator, Public Health Outreach Worker and Public Health Worker.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to community health services/liaison/counseling, at 300,538.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Workers | 300,538 | 13.4% |
| Health Education Specialists | 169,157 | 3.7% |
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling graduates earn a median $45,762 one year after completing their program, $55,481 after four years and $50,915 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,762 |
| 4 years | $55,481 |
| 5 years | $50,915 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to community health services/liaison/counseling is Health Education Specialists, with a median salary of $81,726.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling has 12 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 33,913 degrees a year; the largest are Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (12,039), Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (6,362) and Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling (4,547). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 12,039 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 6,362 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 4,547 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 3,934 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 3,399 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 2,777 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 402 |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | 217 |
| Trauma Counseling | 214 |
| Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy | 10 |
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