Mental Health Services at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
50
Optimistic
50
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,333/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (200,600 openings/yr)
ROI
9.2x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mental Health Services graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $522K | $522K | $493K |
| Earnings Multiple | 9.2x | 9.2x | 8.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 48% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 50 | 54 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$56,760
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,125
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,618
28% growth from Year 1
About Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 9,916 in Mount Pleasant, MI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Central Michigan University's Mental Health Services program score?
This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Mental Health Services graduates.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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