# University of Central Arkansas: Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (bachelor's)

Conway, AR. IPEDS 106704, CIP 51.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-arkansas/majors/mental-and-social-health-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,618
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,129 (U.S. median for this major: $51,502 across 47 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,750 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in AR: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,373

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,129 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,656 | $62,874 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,988 | $60,009 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,203 | $69,511 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,318 | $87,164 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $20,157 | $86,474 | 5.2 years |

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

## Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas | $49,129 | $25,750 | $16,511 | 54% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $44,610 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $43,330 AR, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $50,170 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $62,270 AR, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $49,410 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $49,070 AR, $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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