Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (37 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Alfred University$52,500
Sarah Lawrence College$90,987$90,458
St. John's University-New York$59,299$60,236
Mercy University$56,693$64,676
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice$55,275$62,069
Iona University$54,049
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville
$63,678$90,987
St. John's University-New York
Queens
$50,110$59,299
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry
$22,106$56,693
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York
$7,470$55,275
Iona University
New Rochelle
$45,880$54,049

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Alfred University, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.