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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,516/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (30% exposed)

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

ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #16 of 48 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs Top 50%

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	$553K	$553K	$518K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.1x	10.1x	9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.7x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,984

Out-of-state: $96,456 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,652

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,549

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,516 track close to the $38,856 national median for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 10.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,000 against $40,516/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #16 ranking among 48 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs places Ohio University-Main Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 37% earnings increase from $40,516 to $55,549 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Ohio University-Main Campus

Ohio University-Main Campus has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 18,456 students in Athens, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Genetic counselors $98,910/yr

Clinical and counseling psychologists $95,830/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 53/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Ohio University-Main Campus?

At 53/100, Ohio University-Main Campus's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

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