General Studies Employment Data

Psychology-(Concentration) There were an estimated 390 Human Services Assistants employed in the Shreveport-Bossier region in 2016. The number of Human Services positions available are expected to increase 10.3% by 2026 (12.6% nationally by 2028).

The median wage for the Shreveport-Bossier region is $12.74 hourly ($26,490 annually). 

Sociology-(Concentration) There were an estimated 390 Human Services Assistants employed in the Shreveport-Bossier region in 2016. The number of Human Services positions available are expected to increase 10.3% by 2026 (12.6% nationally by 2028).

The median wage for the Shreveport-Bossier region is $12.74 hourly ($26,490 annually). 

Technical Writer

The number of Technical Writer positions available nationally are expected to increase 7.0% by 2028.

The median wage for the Shreveport-Bossier region is currently unavailable ($35.00 hourly and $72,800 annually statewide). 

Child, Family and School Social Workers

There were an estimated 100 Child, Family and School Social Workers employed in the Shreveport-Bossier region in 2016. The number of Family, Child and School Social Worker positions (requiring a Bachelor’s degree) available are expected to increase 20% by 2026 (13% nationally by 2028).

The median wage for the Shreveport-Bossier region is currently $18.21 hourly ($37,880 annually). 

Middle School Teachers

There were an estimated 1,050 Middle School Teachers employed in the Shreveport-Bossier region in 2016. The number of Middle School Teacher positions (requiring a Bachelor’s degree) available are expected to increase 2.86% by 2026 (4% nationally by 2028).

The median wage for the Shreveport-Bossier region is currently $25.74 hourly ($53,540 annually).