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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,196/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (30% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (200,600 openings/yr)

ROI 9.1x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #40 of 48 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$485K	$485K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.1x	9.1x	8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.5x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$53,216

Out-of-state: $75,200 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,940

-31% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,658

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,196/yr, roughly in line with the $38,856 national median for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 9.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #40 out of 48 programs, Northern Michigan University's financial outcomes for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,196 to $45,658 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Northern Michigan University

A 70% admission rate makes Northern Michigan University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 6,425 students in Marquette, MI.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Northern Michigan University's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →