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 Pennsylvania

Human Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Elizabethtown College$45,584
Chestnut Hill College$40,336$44,644$43,1251.07
Pennsylvania College of Technology$35,787$42,4631.19
Lincoln University$34,374$42,919$37,5001.09
Lancaster Bible College$33,664$48,5901.44
National Median$36,630$31,5730.86

Other Human Services Programs in Pennsylvania

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia
$39,410$40,336$43,125
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport
$17,940$35,787$42,463
Lincoln University
Lincoln University
$12,512$34,374$37,500
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster
$29,990$33,664$48,590

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 Elizabethtown College, approximately 19% 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.