# Lancaster Bible College: Human Services (bachelor's)

Lancaster, PA. IPEDS 213400, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lancaster-bible-college/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,664
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,735 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $48,590 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in PA: 5 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (7 colleges, $48,375): -$5,640
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,683

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,735 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 | $24,486 | $99,903 | 14.4 years |
| 30-48k | $22,017 | $89,829 | 12.9 years |
| 48-75k | $23,904 | $97,528 | 14.1 years |
| 75-110k | $24,034 | $98,059 | 14.1 years |
| 110k+ | $29,957 | $122,225 | 17.6 years |

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

## Human Services at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Scranton | $52,172 | $26,000 | $32,568 | 80% |
| Elizabethtown College | $51,224 | not reported | $26,598 | 76% |
| Lincoln University | $50,390 | $37,500 | $14,977 | 44% |
| Chestnut Hill College | $48,375 | $43,125 | $27,970 | 49% |
| Lancaster Bible College | $42,735 | $48,590 | $25,480 | 67% |
| Geneva College | $41,383 | not reported | $25,890 | 61% |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | $41,244 | $42,463 | $25,110 | 54% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $77,390 Lancaster, PA, $75,280 PA, $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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