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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,070/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (30% exposed)

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

ROI 10.5x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #27 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	$534K	$534K	$502K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.5x	10.5x	9.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.3x	7.8x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,052

Out-of-state: $64,380 (8.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,468

-46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,239

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,863

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,070/yr, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates from Western Connecticut State University land near the $38,856 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 10.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 30% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,239 debt-to-$36,070 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #27 out of 48 programs, Western Connecticut State 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 $36,070 to $51,863 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Western Connecticut State University

With 81% of applicants admitted, Western Connecticut State University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,434 students in Danbury, CT.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Western Connecticut State University's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program score?

This program scores 46/100 — 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 →