Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Western Seminary
Portland, OR · Master's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Western Seminary graduates in mental and social health services and allied professions earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Seminary Compares for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
All 204 colleges reporting mental and social health services and allied professions 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 | Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY | $100,714 | $95,859 | #2 | $90,987 |
| 2 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $91,866 | $98,035 | #1 | $78,566 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $84,511 | $74,054 | #13 | $56,852 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $83,218 | $81,761 | #5 | $67,518 |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $82,962 | $75,544 | #11 | $77,108 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $80,953 | $73,662 | #15 | $57,169 |
| 7 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX | $80,384 | $81,727 | #6 | $73,181 |
| 8 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $79,789 | $84,128 | #3 | $69,328 |
| 9 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $79,149 | $69,462 | #30 | $58,606 |
| 10 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $79,114 | $69,668 | #28 | $69,427 |
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| 169 | Faulkner University Montgomery, AL | $54,053 | $61,355 | #88 | $41,573 |
| 170 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $53,721 | $48,918 | #197 | $45,136 |
| 171 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $53,674 | $57,278 | #147 | $43,393 |
| 172 | Western Seminary Portland, OR | $53,660 | $53,976 | #178 | $52,392 |
| 173 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $53,407 | $48,632 | #198 | — |
| 174 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $53,389 | $56,974 | #151 | $45,096 |
| 175 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $53,287 | $56,717 | #153 | $38,917 |
Other Majors at Western Seminary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $61,070 | $48,539 | #44 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Seminary mental and social health services and allied professions graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,392 one year after graduating and $53,660 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Seminary rank for mental and social health services and allied professions?
Among 204 colleges reporting earnings for mental and social health services and allied professions graduates, Western Seminary ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mental and social health services and allied professions at Western Seminary worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for mental and social health services and allied professions ($59,571), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,000.
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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.