# Alvernia University: Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (bachelor's)

Reading, PA. IPEDS 210775, CIP 51.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/alvernia-university/majors/mental-and-social-health-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,115
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,809 (U.S. median for this major: $51,502 across 47 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $54,779 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in PA: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (5 colleges, $48,809): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,693

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,809 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,436 | $101,478 | 7.8 years |
| 30-48k | $23,701 | $102,625 | 7.9 years |
| 48-75k | $24,131 | $104,487 | 8.0 years |
| 75-110k | $28,016 | $121,309 | 9.3 years |
| 110k+ | $32,152 | $139,218 | 10.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | $76,395 | $14,000 | $28,699 | 97% |
| Drexel University | $54,395 | $27,000 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Alvernia University | $48,809 | $54,779 | $28,138 | 56% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $42,837 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |
| Lackawanna College | $40,697 | $39,750 | $19,951 | 37% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $51,050 Reading, PA, $50,820 PA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $74,640 Reading, PA, $80,670 PA, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $58,950 Reading, PA, $58,300 PA, $60,810 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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