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Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

Median salary (BLS)

$54,210

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$39k – $75k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $112,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$8,500–$25,000

Time to qualify

2.5 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    Associate degree (community college)

    Degree

    Two years at in-district rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $4,050/yr, plus ~$1,200/yr books & supplies.

    $8,000–$22,000 · 2 years source

  2. 2

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

    Entry / Junior

    $38,900

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

    Established

    $54,210

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

    Senior

    $64,450

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Compute and authorize amounts of assistance for programs, such as grants, monetary payments, and food stamps.
  • •Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports.
  • •Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status.
  • •Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their applications.
  • •Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.

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