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Social Service Worker at Humber Polytechnic
Ontario College Diploma · Faculty of Social and Community Services · Lakeshore Campus (Toronto) campus
Program code: 01221
What do you need to get into Humber Social Service Worker?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
How much does Humber Social Service Worker cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $4,300 first year, $8,700 in all
- Rent after first year
- $12,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What careers does Humber Social Service Worker lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Early Childhood EducatorRun the learning day for kids under 6. Two years of college and a licence nearly everywhere in Canada.$46kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Child and Youth WorkerWork alongside kids and teens in group homes, schools and hospitals who have been through trauma. A college diploma, and the job starts on day one of placement.$54kTypical pay3 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Community Service WorkerSit with people on the worst day of their life and help them find food, housing, income and a way forward.$54kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Career CounsellorHelp people figure out what to do for work, then help them actually get hired.$62kTypical pay2 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- College InstructorTeach your trade or field at a college. Real work experience counts more than a doctorate.$94kTypical pay7 to 12 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Driving InstructorTeach new drivers in a car with a second set of pedals. Cheap to get into, and the pay depends on how many lessons you fill.$42kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study community and social services?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| ASL and Deaf StudiesGeorge Brown, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $4,489 |
| Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (Honours)Algonquin, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $7,562 |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Education: HonoursGeorge Brown, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $7,510 |
| Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours)Algonquin, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,900 |
| Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,747 |
| Behavioural ScienceSt. Lawrence, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $4,440 |
| Behavioural Science TechnicianDurham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Behavioural Science: Honours BachelorDurham, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,186 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: humber.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
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