Careers In Personal Care And Service
Those who are happiest spending their day around other people and whom other people like to be around are well-suited to careers in the personal care and service category. Those who like to be with young children and infants may want to work in child care while the other career choices are better for those who want to work primarily with the adult population.
Most of the professions in the personal care and service category require licensing by a state. Specialized programs exist to prepare individuals for careers in this category and qualify them for licensing. Students can attend programs ranging in length from several weeks to two years depending upon the licensing requirements and what employers prefer.
The jobs below are those identified by BrainTrack as commonly requiring higher education either for entry or for advancement. Hyperlinked jobs go to detailed profiles, including lists of schools with relevant programs.
| Occupation | Jobs | Growth '08-'18 | Low - Median - High | Some College | Bachelor Degree+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal And Home Care Aides | 631,000 | 46% | 31% | 11% | |
| Child Care Workers | 596,000 | 11% | 34% | 13% | |
| Hairdressers And Cosmetologists | 349,000 | 20% | 38% | 7% | |
| Supervisors Of Personal Service Workers | 130,000 | 15% | 38% | 23% | |
| Manicurists And Pedicurists | 53,000 | 19% | 29% | 12% | |
| Tour Guides And Escorts | 32,000 | 12% | 31% | 40% | |
| Funeral Directors | 26,000 | 12% | 49% | 40% | |
| Gaming Supervisors | 25,000 | 12% | 36% | 29% | |
| Barbers | 11,000 | 12% | 34% | 5% | |
| Travel Guides | 4,000 | 2% | 31% | 40% |
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