Human Services at Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 27 graduates a year
Mount Wachusett Community College graduates in human services earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Wachusett Community College Compares for Human Services
All 12 colleges reporting human services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $45,801 | $41,676 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Cabrillo College Aptos, CA | $44,052 | $40,084 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Lake Area Technical College Watertown, SD | $34,188 | $36,800 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA | $32,510 | $28,628 | #8 | — |
| 5 | Florence-Darlington Technical College Florence, SC | $31,473 | $34,899 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $30,664 | $32,897 | #5 | $20,566 |
| 7 | Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $28,099 | $26,744 | #9 | $22,878 |
| 8 | Bryant & Stratton College-Parma Parma, OH | $28,099 | $29,986 | #6 | $22,878 |
| 9 | Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $28,099 | $25,587 | #11 | $22,878 |
| 10 | Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa, WI | $28,099 | $29,238 | #7 | $22,878 |
| 11 | Bryant & Stratton College-Online Orchard Park, NY | $28,099 | $26,744 | #10 | $22,878 |
| 12 | Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA | $26,085 | $22,971 | #12 | — |
Other Human Services Credentials at Mount Wachusett Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $22,370 | $43,514 | $4,500 |
Other Majors at Mount Wachusett Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $77,523 | $62,720 | #21 of 757 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,550 | — | #13 of 101 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $39,102 | $45,300 | #137 of 637 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,261 | — | #118 of 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Wachusett Community College human services graduates make?
Graduates earn $26,085 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Wachusett Community College rank for human services?
Among 12 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Mount Wachusett Community College ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Mount Wachusett Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for human services ($36,390), and the median federal debt at graduation is $5,100.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.