# Wingate University: Human Services (bachelor's)

Wingate, NC. IPEDS 199962, CIP 44.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wingate-university/majors/human-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,843
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,558 (U.S. median for this major: $48,418 across 80 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $30,726)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,860

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,558 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,772 | $80,156 | 6.7 years |
| 30-48k | $18,092 | $77,253 | 6.4 years |
| 48-75k | $18,865 | $80,554 | 6.7 years |
| 75-110k | $21,651 | $92,450 | 7.7 years |
| 110k+ | $24,759 | $105,721 | 8.8 years |

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

## Human Services at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate University | $45,558 | $27,000 | $20,748 | 46% |
| Lees-McRae College | $43,273 | $15,750 | $28,340 | 42% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $79,990 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $79,590 NC, $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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