Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $32,843 track close to the $37,292 national median for Human Services, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 26% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$32,843 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #80 out of 84 programs, Wingate University's financial outcomes for Human Services, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,843 to $47,697 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.