Est. Earnings (1yr)
$40,005
Est. from national median (48 programs)
Median Debt
$22,913
15% below national median

Analysis

The $22,913 debt burden here sits well below the $27,000 national median for mental and social health programs, which matters when earnings appear notably stagnant. Based on comparable bachelor's programs across the country, first-year earnings around $40,000 represent a reasonable starting pointβ€”but the reported four-year figure of $36,014 suggests wages may actually decline rather than grow in the early career phase. That pattern raises real questions about career trajectory in this field.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 looks manageable on paper, assuming those estimated first-year figures hold true for Johnson University Florida graduates. However, the lower four-year earnings complicate the picture significantly. If actual outcomes follow this downward trend, recent graduates could find themselves with less earning power to service their debt as they progress in their careers. For a school serving a population where nearly half receive Pell grants, this backward earnings trajectory deserves serious scrutiny.

The key consideration here: you're evaluating a program based largely on peer data rather than this institution's specific track record, at a moment when the available four-year earnings suggest the field itself may present compensation challenges. Parents should confirm whether Johnson University Florida's specific placement outcomes and employer connections justify confidence in better results, or whether the suppressed data and declining earnings pattern should prompt exploring programs with clearer evidence of graduate success.

Where Johnson University Florida Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all mental and social health services and allied professions bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Johnson University Floridaβ€”$36,014β€”
University of Pennsylvania$58,269$76,896+32%
James Madison University$33,971$56,488+66%
Metropolitan State University$56,516$55,851-1%
William Paterson University of New Jersey$39,228$51,923+32%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Johnson University FloridaKissimmee$19,658$40,005*$36,014$22,913β€”
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia$66,104$58,269*$76,896$14,0000.24
Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul$9,780$56,516*$55,851$42,6880.76
Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud$10,117$50,058*$51,681$31,1710.62
Western Washington UniversityBellingham$9,286$46,770*β€”β€”β€”
Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato$9,490$46,691*$46,128$27,2690.58
National Medianβ€”$40,004*β€”$27,0000.67
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with mental and social health services and allied professions graduates

Genetic Counselors

Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.

$98,910/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.

$94,310/yrJobs growth:

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Marriage and Family Therapists

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

$63,780/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Health Education Specialists

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

$63,000/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

$61,330/yrJobs growth:

Healthcare Social Workers

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

$61,330/yrJobs growth:

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

$61,330/yrJobs growth:

Social Workers, All Other

All social workers not listed separately.

$61,330/yrJobs growth:

Community Health Workers

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

$51,030/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent
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 Johnson University Florida, approximately 46% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 48 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.