Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $35,437 track close to the $37,292 national median for Human Services, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 3.4x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Human Services, General's typical career paths, with 26% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $35,437 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #72 of 84 Human Services, General programs, Elmira College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $35,437 to $49,233 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.