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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,770/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (30% exposed)

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

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 48 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs Top 25%

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	$519K	$519K	$490K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.0x	14.0x	13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	58	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,144

Out-of-state: $111,412 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,720

-101% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $46,770 at Western Washington University come in 20% above the national median of $38,856 for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs.

With a 14.0x 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.

Western Washington University ranks #11 among 48 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About Western Washington University

Western Washington University accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 13,574 students in Bellingham, WA.

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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 58/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Western Washington University?

At 58/100, Western Washington University's Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is Western Washington University one of the best schools for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions?

Among 48 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions programs, Western Washington University's #11 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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