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

Human Services associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (39 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College$36,930
CUNY Bronx Community College$36,338$35,266$8,0710.22
Hudson Valley Community College$32,887$32,656$11,9250.36
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo$31,677$29,2790.92
Bryant & Stratton College-Online$31,677$29,2790.92
Fulton-Montgomery Community College$30,075
National Median$31,677$20,4400.65

Other Human Services Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bronx
$5,206$36,338$8,071
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy
$6,694$32,887$11,925
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Buffalo
$19,126$31,677$29,279
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Orchard Park
$15,891$31,677$29,279
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Johnstown
$6,054$30,075

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 CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, approximately 63% 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.