Follow up research consistently shows that close to 100% of graduates find employment in the field or proceed to further education. Community options for people with disabilities have created a need for qualified personnel to work in a variety of settings including educational, residential, developmental, and employment or vocational services. Graduates are respected professionals who enjoy a very high employment rate. Previous graduates have found employment in community and government services as:

• residential support workers
• educational assistants in schools
• supported employment personnel
• vocational support workers
• individual support personnel
• respite workers
• rehabilitation workers
• family support workers
• program support and development personnel
• advocacy personnel

Our most recent statistics show an average salary of $29,172 six months after graduation. Prospects for advancement exist in coordinator, supervisory, and management positions within these areas of employment.