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

Norfolk, VA. IPEDS 232982, CIP 51.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/old-dominion-university/majors/mental-and-social-health-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,645
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,604 (U.S. median for this major: $51,502 across 47 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,949 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | $67,033 | $21,500 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Old Dominion University | $47,604 | $30,949 | $14,638 | 46% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $62,360 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, $61,330 VA, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $51,980 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, $64,040 VA, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $50,330 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, $55,430 VA, $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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