# Elmira College: Human Services (bachelor's)

Elmira, NY. IPEDS 190983, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/elmira-college/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,437
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,723 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in NY: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (9 colleges, $51,886): -$2,163
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,305

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,723 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,392 | $70,959 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $16,586 | $67,671 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,938 | $81,347 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,309 | $95,101 | 6.3 years |
| 110k+ | $27,418 | $111,865 | 7.4 years |

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

## Human Services at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | $68,314 | $26,273 | $38,793 | 84% |
| St. Joseph's University-New York | $60,091 | $35,750 | $19,035 | 69% |
| Mount Saint Mary College | $57,910 | $29,250 | $25,522 | 66% |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $56,827 | $9,000 | $5,127 | 22% |
| Touro University | $51,886 | $31,525 | $29,627 | 72% |
| Canisius University | $51,522 | not reported | $17,940 | 66% |
| Hilbert College | $50,111 | $27,000 | $22,723 | 56% |
| Elmira College | $49,723 | $27,000 | $22,386 | 65% |
| Mercy University | $49,634 | $28,500 | $14,072 | 46% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $77,870 Elmira, NY, $95,980 NY, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% 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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