# University of the Cumberlands: Human Services (bachelor's)

Williamsburg, KY. IPEDS 156541, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-the-cumberlands/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,938
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,823 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,783 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in KY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,595

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,823 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,736 | $48,312 | 11.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,147 | $50,162 | 11.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,572 | $56,574 | 13.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,441 | $73,985 | 17.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,846 | $84,807 | 19.7 years |

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

## Human Services at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Wilson College | $42,004 | $22,774 | $15,070 | 44% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $37,823 | $22,783 | $14,107 | 50% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage not reported metro, $76,960 KY, $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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