Mental Health Services at Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,345/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (30% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (200,600 openings/yr)
ROI
12.4x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)
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 | $559K | $558K | $522K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.4x | 12.4x | 11.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.0x | 8.0x | 7.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 48% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 57 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$45,144
Out-of-state: $69,464 (8.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,146
48% growth from Year 1
About Worcester State University
Worcester State University accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,963 students in Worcester, MA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Worcester State University's Mental Health Services program score?
This program scores 51/100, 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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