# William Paterson University of New Jersey: Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (bachelor's)

Wayne, NJ. IPEDS 187444, CIP 51.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-paterson-university-of-new-jersey/majors/mental-and-social-health-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,228
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,502 (U.S. median for this major: $51,502 across 47 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,502 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,171 | $72,284 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,287 | $81,743 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $18,505 | $82,717 | 5.6 years |
| 75-110k | $22,862 | $102,193 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,917 | $111,379 | 7.5 years |

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

## Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $51,502 | $26,000 | $18,745 | 44% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $66,540 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $76,280 NJ, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage $64,110 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $73,740 NJ, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage $61,860 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $65,500 NJ, $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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