Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $35,787 track close to the $37,292 national median for Human Services, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Human Services, General's typical career paths, with 26% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $38,875 against $35,787/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.1 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.
Ranked #53 of 84 Human Services, General programs, Pennsylvania College of Technology falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.